CLA-2-37:RR:NC:2:236 C88253

Tariff No.:3701.99.6060;

Mr. Robert Taylor

Forth Dimension Holographics

2759 N. Helmsburg Rd.

Nashville, Indiana 47448

RE: The tariff classification of emulsion plates and films from Russia

Dear Mr. Taylor:

In your letter dated May 18, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

You submit samples of monochromatic silver halide emulsion type sensitized holographic plates (90 x 120mm) and film (100 x 125mm). Also attached is a price list of available sizes in the red sensitive PFG-01 and PFG-03M types and the green sensitive VRP-M type plates and films.

The applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheading for the sensitized holographic plates and films are listed below:

Plates By Type Sizes HTS Subheading

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 63 x 63mm 3701.99.6060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 102 x 127mm 3701.99.6060

PFG-03M, PFG-01 180 x 240mm 3701.99.6060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 300 x 406mm 3701.30.0000

VRP-M 400 x 600mm 3701.30.0000

Films By Type Sizes(Unperforated) HTS Subheading

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 200mm x 300 mm 3701.99.6060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 102mm x 127mm 3701.99.6060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 203mm x 254mm 3701.99.6060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 36mm x 20m* 3702.32.0060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 102mm x 20m* 3702.32.0060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 203mm x 20m* 3702.44.0060

VRP-M, PFG-03M, PFG-01 304mm x 20m* 3702.44.0060

VRP-M, PFG-01 350mm x 10m* 3702.44.0060

VRP-M, PFG-01 610mm x 10m* 3702.44.0060

VRP-M, PFG-01 1200mm x 10m* 3702.43.0000

* The applicable subheading for the film when imported with perforations will be 3702.95.0000.

The current duty rate for each of the above listed subheadings is 3.7 percent ad valorem.

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 V. Gualario at 212-466-5744.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director

National Commodity

Specialist Division