CLA-2-48:S:N1:234 876417
Ms. Debra Bruzda
Kerr-Hays Company
P.O. Box 711
Ligonier, PA 15658
RE: The tariff classification of a "Home Buddy" directory/
organizer (blank book) from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Bruzda:
In your letter dated July 13, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A sample was submitted and will be retained for reference.
It is a 24-page, spiral-bound book with paperboard covers. The
book, which is entitled "Home Buddy" and measures about 8 x 11
inches, is said to be "the essential family and home care
organizer." The pages contain captioned spaces in which the user
is to write in, for future reference, important household
informa- tion, including family doctors, personal medical data,
automobile and appliance records, emergency utility locations,
supplies on hand, etc.
The applicable subheading for the "Home Buddy" directory
will be 4820.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other (non-enumerated) articles
similar to registers, account books, notebooks, order books,
receipt books and diaries. The rate of duty will be free.
Page 2 of the sample book is printed with re-order and
copyright information, as well as the words, "Pages printed in
Hong Kong." The outside of the back cover indicates your firm's
address in Pennsylvania, but bears no mention of Hong Kong. With
regard to country of origin marking requirements, this
arrangement is currently acceptable. However, beginning December
3, 1992 (due to a recent Customs Headquarters ruling which will
be implemented at that time), "Printed in Hong Kong" will also be
required to appear in close proximity to the U.S. address on the
back cover.
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