NY 864821: The tariff classification of a hand-painted papier-mache brooch from Russia.

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                                  NY 864821                      
                                  July 12, 1991
                                                                 
                   


CLA-2-:71:S:N:N3G:344  864821     

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.50

Mr. Garrett L. M. Pettingell
Russia Direct
P.O. Box 990
Valley Forge, PA  19482

RE:  The tariff classification of a hand-painted papier-mache    
 brooch from Russia.

Dear Mr. Pettingell:

     In your letter of June 24, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a hand-painted brooch.      
     
     You have submitted a photograph of the article in question. 
The brooch is hand-painted and composed of papier-mache with a
safety-pin clasp attached to the back.  The painting depicts a
scene from an ancient Russian fairy tale.  

     The applicable subheading for the hand-painted brooch will
be 7117.90.50, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other: valued
over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts.  The rate of duty will
be 110% ad valorem.
          
     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.

                                        Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                        Jean F. Maguire
                                        Area Director
                                        New York Seaport