CLA-2-49:S:N1:234 880118
Ms. Donna Klucas
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
5101 Northwest Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota 55111-3031
RE: The tariff classification of certain printed camera-ready
work, called "Keylines", from Japan.
Dear Ms. Klucas:
In your letter dated November 4, 1992, to the District
Director of Customs, Minneapolis/St Paul, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Two samples were submitted, which will be retained for
reference. They are lithographically printed proofs of daily in-
flight menus, which are mounted on large sheets of graph paper.
In the United States a photographic reproduction is made of the
proofs, and your menus are produced from that.
You suggest classification of these proofs as "Photo
Plates", in Harmonized Tariff subheading 8442.50.1090, Free of
duty. We are of the opinion, however, that the subject proofs
are not of the class or kind of merchandise covered by this
classification.
The applicable subheading for the "Keylines", as, described,
will be 4911.99.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for :Other (than certain enumerated
printed matter): Printed on paper in whole or in part by a
lithographic process. The rate of duty will be 0.4 percent ad
valorem.
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