NY 862512: The tariff classification of lithographically printedreproductions of photographs, from Thailand

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                            NY 862512

                           APR 29 1991


CLA-2-49:S:N:1:234 862512  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4911.91.2020  

Mr. Alfredo Rivas
P.O. Box 968
Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712

RE:  The tariff classification of lithographically printed
reproductions of    photographs, from Thailand

Dear Mr. Rivas:

     In your letter dated April 11, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     You propose to import lithographically printed poster-size
enlargements of photographs of natural scenes, from Thailand.
(You state that the "commercial, common or technical designation
is photograph," but in the context of your description of the
transaction it seems likely that the photographic operations will
pertain to preliminary work, to produce a lithographically
printed picture.)

     The applicable subheading for the lithographically printed
pictures will be 4911.91.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for: Lithographs on paper or
paperboard: Not over 0.51 mm in thickness.  The duty rate will be
13.2 cents per kg.       

     Articles classifiable under subheading 4811.91.2020, HTS,
which are products of Thailand are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.

     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