The tariff classification of decorative articles made of plastic ribbons, from China.

NY B86118 June 16, 1997 CLA-2-46:RR:NC:SP:230 B86118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4602.90.0000 Ms. Lori Aldinger Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of decorative articles made of plastic ribbons, from China. Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated May 27, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample identified as "Curl Swirls" (item #972738) was submitted and will be retained for reference. It is a bundle of 12 curly plastic ribbons (approximately 15 inches long), stapled in the center to a 2 x 3/4 inch slip of self-adhesive plastic. The ribbons, which individually measure about 6 1/2 mm in width, are thin, flexible strips of polypropylene or similar plastic, colored (and possibly metallized) to three different hues. (There are four each of red, gold and emerald.) The product is intended for use as a stick-on decoration or adornment for packages or other objects during the Christmas season. The applicable subheading for the "Curl Swirls" will be 4602.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (non-enumerated) articles of plaiting materials. The rate of duty will be 4.2%. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling 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 the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Paul Garretto at 212-466-5779. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division