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The tariff classification of metallized polypropylene film.
Issued October 20, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3920.20.0000
Headings: 3920
Product description
The 70 MET-HB, 70 METALLYTE and 205 MET-TWSB are all composed of polypropylene film with a vacuum deposition of aluminum. You did not state the country of origin. The rate of duty provided below is that applicable for goods made in countries eligible for Most Favored Nation treatment.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the metallized polypropylene film will be 3920.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, of polymers of propylene.
Full text
NY C80296 October 20, 1997 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 C80296 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3920.20.0000 Mr. Joseph Giumentaro PBB Global Logistics 434 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202 RE: The tariff classification of metallized polypropylene film. Dear Mr. Giumentaro: In your letter dated September 29, 1997, on behalf of Mobil Chemical Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Three samples of metallized film were submitted with your letter. The 70 MET-HB, 70 METALLYTE and 205 MET-TWSB are all composed of polypropylene film with a vacuum deposition of aluminum. You did not state the country of origin. The rate of duty provided below is that applicable for goods made in countries eligible for Most Favored Nation treatment. The applicable subheading for the metallized polypropylene film will be 3920.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, of polymers of propylene. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-466-5580. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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