CLA-2-71:S:N:N3:118-890420

Mr. James Wassell
Post Office Box 61736
Honolulu, Hawaii 96839-1736

RE: The tariff classification of American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins from the United States Mint.

Dear Mr. Wassell:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : September 1, 1993

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins

HTS PROVISION : Other Gold Coins

HTS SUBHEADING : 7118.90.0019

RATE OF DUTY : Free

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