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The tariff classification of a glowing paperboard moon (printed picture) from China.
Issued April 14, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4911.91.3000
Headings: 4911
Product description
The item in question, identified as a "Glowing Moon," is a paperboard disk printed on one side with a photo depicting the lunar surface. The disk measures approximately 19 cm in diameter and 0.66 mm in thickness. It is said to incorporate a non-toxic phosphorescent pigment which causes it to glow in the dark after it has been exposed to a light source. The back (unprinted) side of the disk features an adhesive strip which allows the article to be mounted on a wall or ceiling. The product is put up for sale in a printed retail package. The sample submitted with your inquiry has been analyzed by the New York Customs Laboratory, which finds that the lunar picture was printed by a lithographic process.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Glowing Moon" will be 4911.91.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for printed pictures.
Full text
NY 808137 April 14, 1995 CLA-2-49:S:N8:234 808137 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4911.91.3000 Mr. Mark Rave ClearFreight P.O. Box 92963 Los Angeles, CA 90009 RE: The tariff classification of a glowing paperboard moon (printed picture) from China. Dear Mr. Rave: In your letter dated January 10, 1995, on behalf of Great Explorations, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question, identified as a "Glowing Moon," is a paperboard disk printed on one side with a photo depicting the lunar surface. The disk measures approximately 19 cm in diameter and 0.66 mm in thickness. It is said to incorporate a non-toxic phosphorescent pigment which causes it to glow in the dark after it has been exposed to a light source. The back (unprinted) side of the disk features an adhesive strip which allows the article to be mounted on a wall or ceiling. The product is put up for sale in a printed retail package. The sample submitted with your inquiry has been analyzed by the New York Customs Laboratory, which finds that the lunar picture was printed by a lithographic process. The applicable subheading for the "Glowing Moon" will be 4911.91.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for printed pictures...lithographs on paper or paperboard: over 0.51 mm in thickness. The rate of duty will be free. 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
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