NY 872711
APRIL 01 1992
CLA-2-97:S:N:N1:233 872711
Mr. Norm Seegert
Norman G. Jensen, Inc.
P.O. Box 227
Ranier, Minnesota 56668
RE: The tariff classification of paper postcards, letters and
post marked envelopes from Canada.
Dear Mr. Seegert:
In your letter dated March 3, 1992, on behalf of Dr.
Moulton, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Dr. Moulton is a collector of old paper postcards, letters
and post marked envelopes. He intends to import these to attend
various collectors' shows in the United States. They are all
made of paper, either in color or in black or white, are from
various countries and may be up to 90 years in age. Photo-
copies of three of the postcards have been submitted.
The applicable subheading for the paper postcards, letters
and post marked envelopes will be 9704.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for postage
or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first day covers, postal
stationery (stamped paper) and the like, used, or if unused not
of current or new issue in the country to which they are
destined. The rate of duty will be free.
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