The tariff classification of a "Craftime Hearts 'N StarsJewelry Design Kit" from China.
Active· CBP ruling HQ 852765· Issued 1990-06-14
Ruling text
NY 852765
June 14, 1990
CLA-2-:99:S:N:N3G:344
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 9902.71.1300/7117.90.4000
Mr. Allan H. Kamnitz
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt
67 Broad Street
New York, N. Y. 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a "Craftime Hearts 'N Stars
Jewelry Design Kit" from China.
Dear Mr. Kamnitz:
In your letter of May 18, 1990, on behalf of Playtime
Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling on
an imitation jewelry kit.
The submitted sample is a "Craftime Hearts 'N Stars Jewelry
Design Kit", item number 9105, containing over 1050 parts or
pieces, including a 36" nylon cord, two spring ring clasps, two
jump rings, 1000 faceted plastic beads, four metal earring backs,
one 24" beading wire, 25 metal stars and 25 metal hearts, for
assembly into necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings. The
kit is intended for children (ages 7 and up). The value of the
kit is 95 cents each.
Your sample is being returned per your request.
The more than 1050 parts in the kit constitute an
unassembled imitation jewelry article within the scope of HTS
subheading 7117.90.40, noting General Rule of Interpretation
2(a), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which states:
"Any reference in a heading to an article shall be taken
to include a reference to that article incomplete or un-
finished, provided that, the incomplete or unfinished article
has the essential character of the complete or finished article.
It shall also include a reference to that article complete or
finished (or falling to be classified as complete or finished by
virtue of this rule), entered unassembled or disassembled." (Emphasis
added).
The applicable subheading for the Craftime Hearts 'N Stars
Jewelry Design Kit, item number 9105, will be 9902.71.13, HTS,
which provides for jewelry provided for in subheading 7117.19.10,
7117.19.50 or 7117.90.40 (except parts) valued not over l.6 cents
per piece. The rate of duty will be free.
The proviso "except parts" does not apply with respect to
the subject imitation jewelry kit because, for purposes of HTS
subheading 9902.71.13, and as stated previously concerning
7117.90.40, the unassembled parts or pieces of the Playtime 9105
kit constitute an unassembled entirety--an imitation jewelry
article. The restriction is intended for individual parts or
findings that do not make up an entirety.
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
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