NY 858186
NOV 28 1990
CLA-2-49:S:N1:234 858186
Mr. Jamshid Kooros
4037 South 7th Street
Arlington, Virginia 22204
RE: The tariff classification of maps from England.
Dear Mr. Kooros:
In your letter dated November 10, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
A sample was submitted and will be retained for reference.
It is, as you state, an "aerial illustrative map of the center of
London." The face of the map consists of a 4-color printed
reproduction of a drawing which gives a detailed view of the city
from an oblique overhead vantage point. It not only shows and
identifies streets, parks, bodies of water, etc., but also
depicts the actual appearance of all the buildings and bridges
within its limits. The reverse side is printed with a list of
points of interest, accompanied by locator codes which allow the
user to find the corresponding places on the map.
The submitted sample is printed on a 9 1/2 x 22 1/4 inch
sheet of heavy paper and is presented in a folded state. You
note that another version, 24 x 36 inches, is supplied rolled
rather than folded.
The applicable subheading for both versions of the above-
described map will be 4905.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for other (than certain
enumerated) printed maps. The rate of duty will be free.
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