NY a86144: The tariff classification of a beeper chain from Korea.

Native CBP ruling rendition. Applicability is fact-specific; modification/revocation relationships and original publisher date are retained. Publisher sentinel year0001 means unknown date, not a historical legal adoption.

                            NY A86144

                         August 14, 1996

CLA-2-71:RR:NC:TP:344 A86144  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:   7117.19.9000  

Mark J. Williams
P.O. Box 90656
Los Angeles, CA 90009

RE:  The tariff classification of a beeper chain from Korea.

Dear Mr. Williams:

     In your letter dated August 1, 1996, on behalf of EZ Communications, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The item to be imported is a beeper chain.  It is used as a device to attach/hold a personal
pocket pager/beeper to the person.  It measures approximately 9" in length and is composed of base
metal.   

     The applicable subheading for the beeper chain will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Imitation jewelry: Of base metal, whether
or not plated with precious metal: Other: Other: Other.  The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem. 
 

     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