HQ 082232: Sheets of black plate

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                            HQ 082232

                        October 18, 1989


CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  082232  JMH

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  7209.44.0000

Mr. P. F. Wegener
M.G. Maher & Company, Inc.
442 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

RE:  Sheets of black plate

Dear Mr. Wegener:

     This is in response to your letter of April 6, 1988,
requesting that we review a classification ruling (NY Ruling
828047 of March 8, 1988) under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUSA) for sheets of black plate.  The U.S.
Customs Service's position on the classification of these items
remains unchanged.  The proper classification for the sheets of
black plate is within subheading 7209.44.0000, HTSUSA.  The rate
of duty is 5.1 percent ad valorem.

     This office does not have the jurisdiction to determine
whether an error has been made in the HTSUSA, nor do we have the
jurisdiction to make changes in the HTSUSA.  We suggest that you
write to and explain your situation to the following:

              Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
                    Office of Tariff Affairs
                      600 17th Street, N.W.
                     Washington, D.C.  20506.

                              Sincerely,



                              John Durant, Director
                              Commercial Rulings Division