The tariff classification of a box from Thailand.

NY D87545 February 16, 1999 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 D87545 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989 Ms. Esther Smith Circle International, Inc. 901 W. Hillcrest Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301 RE: The tariff classification of a box from Thailand. Dear Ms. Smith: In your letter dated January 25, 1999, on behalf of Asiaphile, Glendale, California, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample is being returned as requested. The sample submitted is a rectangular shaped box made of a cardboard base covered externally with silk woven fabric. The interior of the box is lined with woven textile fabric. It has a permanent attached lid. The exterior top of the lid is padded and features a textile loop for securing the closure of the box. The interior of the box contains no compartments. The box measures approximately 12 5/16" x 9" x 3". The applicable subheading for the box will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other. The rate of duty will be 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 Alan Tytelman at 212-637- 7092. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division