HQ 083869: Classification of a butterfly collection from Peru.

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                                      HQ 083869

                                    June 14, 1989

          CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  083869 JGH

          CATEGORY: Classification

          TARIFF NO.: 9705.00.00

          Mrs. Nancy C. Friedler
          Associated Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
          One Airport Way, Suite 205
          Post Office Box 22670
          Rochester, N.Y. 14692

          RE: Classification of a butterfly collection from Peru.

          Dear Mrs. Friedler:

               Your letter of February 21, 1989, to the District Director
          of Customs at Buffalo, N.Y., concerning the classification, under
          the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), of a
          butterfly display has been referred to this office for reply.

          FACTS:

               The sample submitted is described as a two-sided glass
          display case in a wood frame, measuring about 12 by 8 inches and
          1 inch thick.  It contains about 10 butterflies of various types,
          sizes and colors.  You also requested a ruling for a  collection
          of South American spiders mounted in the same manner.

          ISSUE:

               Classification of collections of this type under the HTSUS.

          LAW & ANALYSIS:

               The Explanatory Notes to the HTSUS constitute the official
          interpretation of the various provisions of the HTSUS at the
          international level.  Heading 9705 concerns the classification of
          collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical,
          minerological, anatomical, historical, archeological,
          palaeontological ethnographic, or numismatic value.  The
          Explanatory Notes to heading 9705 state that the articles
          included in the heading are often of little intrinsic value but

















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          derive their interest from their rarity, grouping or their
          presentation.  Classified under the heading, the Notes add, would
          be dead animals of any species, preserved dry or in liquid,
          stuffed animals for collectors, blown or sucked eggs, insects in
          boxes, frames, etc.

               A collection of this type would qualify under this heading.

          HOLDING:

               Butterfly or spider collections mounted as described above
          are classifiable under the provision for collections of
          zoological interest in subheading 9705.00.0090, HTSUS, and are
          free of duty.

                                        Sincerely,




                                        John Durant, Director
                                        Commercial Rulings Division







































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