497(j)
April 1, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Van Kampen Americal Capital Tax-Exempt Trust - High Yield Municipal Fund
Rule 497(j) Filing (File Nos. 2-96030
and 811-4746)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Van Kampen American Capital Tax-Exempt Trust - High Yield Municipal Fund
(the "Registrant"), filed via EDGAR on March 28, 1997, a copy of Post-
Effective Amendment No. 18 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A
(the "Registration Statement") complete with exhibits filed therewith
pursuant to Rule 485(b) of the General Rules and Regulations (the "1933
Act Rules") of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 497(j) of the 1933 Act Rules
this letter serves to certify that the prospectus and statement of
additional information contained in the Registration Statement do not
differ from that which would have been filed pursuant to Rule 497(c)
of the Securities Act.
Should the staff have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do
not hesitate to call me at (630) 684-6774.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Nicholas Dalmaso
