NY a86785: The marking of watches.

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                            NY A86785

                         August 20, 1996

MAR-2-RR:NC:TP:344 A86785  

CATEGORY: Marking

Mr. Herman Ho
Taxor Inc.
9480 Telstar Ave., #3
El Monte, CA 91731

RE:  The marking of watches.

Dear Mr. Ho:

     In your letter dated August 7, 1996, you requested a ruling on the marking of watches
imported by your company.

     You indicate that your company is an importer of watches and owns the registered trademark
of "Pierre Nicol".  You inquire whether the marking "U S A" on the dials would be acceptable,
although the watches are assembled in China with Japanese movements.  
     
     Marking the dials of the watches with "U S A" has nothing to do with the actual country of
origin and is misleading to the consumer.  Therefore, such marking is not acceptable.     

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stanley Schwartz at 212-466-5895.

                                        Sincerely,




                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division