NY 815379: The tariff classification of a wooden "photo frame box" fromThailand.

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NY 815379





	October 25, 1995



CLA-2-44:R:N4:230 815379  



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 4420.90.4500  



Ms. Jennifer Lorentz

Midwest of Cannon Falls, Inc.

P.O. Box 20

Cannon Falls, MN 55009-0020



RE:  The tariff classification of a wooden "photo frame box" from
Thailand.



Dear Ms. Lorentz:



	In your letter dated September 28, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         



	A sample identified as a "wood & metal photo frame box" (item 12896-1) was
submitted and will be retained for reference.  The article is a wooden box
measuring about 5 1/4" wide x 5 1/4" long by 2" deep.  Its hinged, flip- open
lid, which is ornamented with a number of small metal stampings, is in the form
of a photo frame with glass window.  The inside of the box is an empty, unlined
storage compartment.



	The applicable subheading for the "photo frame box" will be 4420.90.4500,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
jewelry boxes, silverware chests, microscope cases, tool or utensil cases and
similar boxes, cases and chests, all the foregoing of wood: not lined with
textile fabrics.  The rate of duty will be 6.2%.



	The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) expired at midnight, July 31,
1995.  If the program is renewed by the Congress, articles classifiable under
subheading 4420.90.4500, HTS, which are products of Thailand will be entitled to
duty free treatment under the 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 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 Paul Garretto, at (212) 466-5779.





                          		Sincerely,





                                   

  

                         		Roger J. Silvestri

	                         	Director

	                         	National Commodity

                                   Specialist Division