CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 C87851
Ms. Kim Young
BDP International Inc.
2721 Walker NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RE: The tariff classification of a binder from China.
Dear Ms. Young:
In your letter dated May 12, 1998, on behalf of Meijer,
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample
is being returned as requested.
The sample submitted is a binder, item number 530024. It is
made of a plastic base and a thin layer of foam padding covered
with nylon woven fabric. In its open position the left side
contains a large vertical pocket which features a zippered
pocket. The right side contains a vertical pocket with two open
horizonal pockets. Housed in the vertical pocket is a removable
plastic sheet with three metal rings attached to a metal base.
The binder is held closed by a zipper that fits around the
article. Attached is a web fabric carry handle. In closed
position the article measures approximately 13 11/16" x 11 1/2".
The applicable subheading for the binder will be
6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up article...Other. The
rate of duty will be 7 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 Alan
Tytelman at 212-466-5896.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division