885198 88 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a "Christmas Door Cover" (plastic sheet printed with a picture), from China.

Issued April 26, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4911.91.4040

Headings: 4911

Product description

It is a 28 x 60 inch rectangular piece of red, flexible vinyl sheeting that has been printed with a multicolored, cartoon-like picture depicting a family receiving gifts from Santa Claus. The picture, which occupies most of the available space, is captioned with the words, "We wish you a Merry Christmas." A printed cardboard insert, packed with the folded vinyl sheet in a sealed plastic bag, identifies the item as a weather-resistant, indoor or outdoor "Christmas Door Cover." Both the plastic sheet and the cardboard packing insert are properly marked "Made in China."

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the "Christmas Door Cover" (Item #6639) will be 4911.91.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed pictures.

Full text

NY 885198 April 26, 1993 CLA-2-49:S:N8:234 885198 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4911.91.4040 Ms. Maureen Shoule J.W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., Inc. 15 Park Row New York, N.Y. 10038 RE: The tariff classification of a "Christmas Door Cover" (plastic sheet printed with a picture), from China. Dear Ms. Shoule: In your letter dated April 15, 1993, on behalf of your client, F.W. Woolworth Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as requested. It is a 28 x 60 inch rectangular piece of red, flexible vinyl sheeting that has been printed with a multicolored, cartoon-like picture depicting a family receiving gifts from Santa Claus. The picture, which occupies most of the available space, is captioned with the words, "We wish you a Merry Christmas." A printed cardboard insert, packed with the folded vinyl sheet in a sealed plastic bag, identifies the item as a weather-resistant, indoor or outdoor "Christmas Door Cover." Both the plastic sheet and the cardboard packing insert are properly marked "Made in China." The applicable subheading for the "Christmas Door Cover" (Item #6639) will be 4911.91.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed pictures. The rate of duty will be 3.1%. 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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