NY a85925: The tariff classification of a plastic jewelry box and plastic jewelry from China.

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                            NY A85925
                         August 16, 1996



CLA-2-71:RR:NC:TP:343 A85925  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5500;  7117.90.5500; 7117.90.7500 

Mr. Gary Buckley
Tomy America, Inc.
450 Delta Avenue
Brea, CA  92621

RE:  The tariff classification of a plastic jewelry box and plastic jewelry from China.

Dear Mr. Buckley:

     In your letter dated July 17, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

     The submitted sample is identified as item #2621, Sanrio Jewelry Box.  It is made of
sturdy plastic and has three separate compartments for storing jewelry.  This musical jewelry
box requires 4 "AA" batteries to respond to the signal of the wand.  The plastic wand also
requires 2 "LR44" button batteries.  When the button on the wand is pointed in the direction
of the jewelry box and pressed, the jewelry box opens and music plays.  The contents of the
jewelry box are: a pair of earrings, a ring, a tiara with a length of elastic and  a locket .  With
the exception of the elastic to be attached to the plastic tiara , all items are made of plastic. 

     The applicable subheading for the plastic jewelry  if valued not over 20 cents per
dozen pieces, will be 7117.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other: valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces
or parts: other.  The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.   

     The applicable subheading for the plastic jewelry  if valued over 20 cents per dozen
pieces, will be 7117.90.7500, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other: valued
over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: other, of plastic.   This item number is free of duty.   

     The applicable subheading for the plastic jewelry box and wand  will be 3924.90.5500,
HTS, which provides for...other household articles...of plastics: other: other.  The rate of duty
will be 3.4 percent 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 Alice Masterson at 212-466-5892.



                                        Sincerely,





                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division