863975 86 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a wallcovering material (DEV040), from Canada.

Issued June 14, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3918.10.4010

Headings: 3918

Product description

This plastic layer has been printed and you indicate that this material will be imported in rolls having a width of over 45 centimeters.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the material will be 3918.10.4010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wall or ceiling coverings, with a backing of textile fibers, with a backing of other than man-made fibers.

Full text

NY 863975 June 14, 1991 CLA-2-39:S:N:N3H:350 863975 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3918.10.4010 Mr. Maurice J. Deslauriers C.S. Emery & Company One Emery Drive P.O. Box 149 Norton, VT 05907 RE: The tariff classification of a wallcovering material (DEV 040), from Canada. Dear Mr. Deslauriers: In your letter dated May 16, 1991, on behalf of Berkley Wallcoverings, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The two samples submitted consist of a woven scrim composed of a 65% cotton/35% polyester blend that has been laminated on one side with a polyvinyl chloride plastics material. This plastic layer has been printed and you indicate that this material will be imported in rolls having a width of over 45 centimeters. The applicable subheading for the material will be 3918.10.4010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wall or ceiling coverings, with a backing of textile fibers, with a backing of other than man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. Goods classifiable under subheading 3918.10.4010, HTS, which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 3.7 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States- Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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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