NY a86676: The tariff classification of a paper note pad in a plastic cover, from Taiwan.

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                            NY A86676

                         August 28, 1996

CLA-2-48:RR:NC:GI:234 A86676  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4820.10.2020  

Ms. Joanne Balice
CBI Distributing Corp.
2400 W. Central Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-1930

RE:  The tariff classification of a paper note pad in a plastic   
     cover, from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Balice:

     In your letter dated August 13, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         

     A sample identified as a "Style 19557 Notebook" was submitted
and will be retained for reference.  It is a 3" x 4 1/4" folder,
made of clear, flexible plastic sheeting, with an interior pocket
that holds a removable note pad.  The latter consists of numerous
blank paper sheets, adhesive-bound along the top edge within a
matchbook-like paperboard cover.  The plastic folder features a
snap closure, and is decorated on its front surface with a small
lenticular-screen type of applique whose printed design appears to
change when viewed from different angles.

     The applicable subheading for the "Style 19557 Notebook" will
be 4820.10.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for memorandum pads, letter pads and similar
articles of paper or paperboard.  The rate of duty will be 3.2%.

     We note that the sample is not marked with its country of
origin.  The imported articles will be required to be so marked,
legibly, in a conspicuous place, and in a manner sufficiently
permanent to reach ultimate purchasers.   

     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 Carl Abramowitz at (212)
466-5733.


                                   Sincerely,


                                   
  
                                   Roger J. Silvestri
                                   Director
                                   National Commodity
                                   Specialist Division