NY 865646: The tariff classification of a semiprecious stone necklacefrom Nigeria.

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                                   NY 865646
                                August 15, 1991


CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344  865646 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7116.20.1000  

Miss Gertrude Chinegwundoh
34 Shakespeare Road
Herne Hill
London SE24 OLB, England 

RE:  The tariff classification of a semiprecious stone necklace
from Nigeria.

Dear Miss Chinegwundoh:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).

     DATE OF INQUIRY   : July 7, 1991   

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       : Semiprecious stone bead necklace with a
                         base metal barrel clasp.    
                        
     HTS PROVISION     : Articles of semiprecious
                         stones...articles of jewelry.            
                            

     HTS SUBHEADING    : 7116.20.1000   

     RATE OF DUTY      : 6 1/2% ad valorem.
                                 
     OTHER             : The sample will be returned as requested.     

     Products of Nigeria are not eligible for duty-free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). 

                                          Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                          Jean F. Maguire
                                          Area Director
                                          New York Seaport