NY 851233

April 24 1990

CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345 851233

Mr. Arnold S. Loeb
Empire Mercantile Corporation
370 Lexington Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10017

RE: The tariff classification of a book cover from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Loeb:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : April 3, 1990

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The sample submitted is a book cover composed of nylon woven fabric. It measures approximately 8 1/16" x 5" when closed. The article is held closed with a strip similar to the VELCRO brand loop fastener.

HTS PROVISION : Other made up articles...other, other

HTS SUBHEADING : 6307.90.9050

RATE OF DUTY : 7 percent ad valorem

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