United States International Trade Commision Rulings And Harmonized Tariff Schedule
faqs.org  Rulings By Number  Rulings By Category  Tariff Numbers
faqs.org > Rulings and Tariffs Home > Rulings By Number > 1998 NY Rulings > NY C82608 - NY C82664 > NY C82652

Previous Ruling Next Ruling
NY C82652




January 6, 1998

CLA-2-48:RR:NC:2:234 C82652

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4810.99.0000; 4823.90.8500; 4911.10.0080; 4911.99.6000; 5609.00.4000

Mr. Galvin Weston
Chairman
Charbonnel et Walker Ltd.
One, The Royal Arcade
28 Old Bond Street
London W1X 4BT, England

RE: The tariff classification of various paper and textile articles, from England

Dear Mr. Weston:

In your letter dated December 12, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling for certain printed paper articles, and for a braided textile article. Samples were submitted, which will be retained for reference.

The articles are for use by department stores in helping to sell your chocolates.

The sample which you designate P/CETW and describe as "CetW Blue Gold Crest", is a sheet of wrapping paper, apparently clay coated, blue on one face and white on the other, with your firm name, "Charbonnel et Walker" printed at intervals on the blue colored side. The sample measures about 69cm x 49cm.

The applicable subheading for this product will be 4810.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: Other (than certain enumerated) paper, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated, or printed, in rolls or sheets.The rate of duty is 1.1 percent ad valorem.

The sample which you designate P/GSCC and describe as "Brown Glassine Cups Choc" is a stamped circle, about 6cm in diameter, of brown glassine paper which has been crimped so as to form a "cup" in which a small piece of chocolate candy may be wrapped.

The applicable subheading for this article will be 4823.90.8500, HTS, which provides for: Other (than certain enumerated) paper, cut to size or shape. The rate of duty is 3.2 percent ad valorem.

The sample which you designate KL and describe as "Key Lists", is a printed enumeration of the styles, names, and numbers of some or all of the products, chocolate candies, which you sell.

The applicable subheading for this article will be 4911.10.0080, HTS, which provides for: Other (than certain enumerated forms of) printed advertising material. The rate of duty is Free.

The sample which you designate TENT and describe as "Tent product cards", is a lithographically printed card on paperboard, which identifies your product 51, "Vanilla Truffle".

The applicable subheading for this article, and others like it in all material respects, will be 4911.99.6000, 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 is 0.2 percent ad valorem.

The article which you designate CRD/G and describe as "Gold Cord", is a bow-tied braided cord, about 2mm in diameter, and measuring, when untied, about 69cm.

The applicable subheading for this article will be 5609.00.4000, HTS, which provides for: Made up articles of twine, cordage or rope: Of metallized yarn. The rate of duty is 6.2 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 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Carl Abramowitz, at (212) 466-5733. Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Previous Ruling Next Ruling

See also: