NY 863258: The tariff classification of various jewelry articles fromThailand.

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                                   NY 863258
                                   May 16, 1991



CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344  863258  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7113.11.20; 7113.11.50; 7117.19.50  

Mrs. Carol Arnold
High Street International
8076 Pennsylvania Road
Minneapolis, MN  55438

RE:  The tariff classification of various jewelry articles from
Thailand.

Dear Mrs. Arnold:

     In your letter of May 6, 1991, you asked for a tariff
classification ruling on various precious jewelry  and non-
precious (imitation jewelry) articles from Thailand.  

     The samples sent with your request are (1) a pair of
sterling silver earrings in the form of hoops, 20mm in diameter,
valued at 45 cents per pair, and (2) two pairs of brass dangle-
type earrings. You have also asked about the tariff
classification of sterling silver rings and in a telephone
conversation with the national import specialist you have
indicated that other sterling earrings that you intend to import
may be valued over $18 per dozen pieces.  You have been informed
that a pair of earrings counts as two pieces.
 
     The applicable subheading for the silver earrings and the
silver rings that are valued not over $18 per dozen pieces will
be 7113.11.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of jewelry and parts thereof,
of precious metal...of silver: other: valued not over $18 per
dozen pieces or parts.  The duty rate will be 27 1/2 %.
     
     The subheading applicable to silver earrings and silver
rings that are valued over $18 per dozen (over $1 1/2 per piece)
will be 7113.11.50, HTS, which provides for articles of jewelry
and parts thereof, of precious metal...of silver: other: other.
The rate of duty will be 6 1/2%.

     The subheading applicable for the brass earrings will be
7117.19.50, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry: of base
metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: other: other.
The rate of duty will be 11%.         
     Articles classifiable under subheading 7117.19.50, HTS,
which are products of Thailand, are entitled to duty-free
treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.

     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