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The tariff classification of paper from Australia.
Issued March 24, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4802.52.9000
Headings: 4802
Product description
The lab finds that the paper is composed of chemical bleached kraft pulp fibers, weighs 46.6 grams per square meter, has a 4.9% ash content, and is not coated or impregnated. You have stated that despite its name, this paper will not be used as a coating base by any of your customers. It will instead be used in its uncoated state to make patterns that will facilitate the cutting of fabrics for garment making. You explained that a pen plotter will be employed to produce the requisite outlines on the paper. The paper will then be placed over the fabric to act as a guide in cutting the latter to the desired shapes. It is assumed that the paper will be imported in large sheets or rolls conforming to the size requirements of Note 7(A) of Chapter 48, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Coating Base 48 gsm” will be 4802.52.9000, HTS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes…not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical process…weighing 40 gsm or more but not more than 150 gsm.
Full text
NY F82973 March 24, 2000 CLA-2-48:RR:NC:SP:234 F82973 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4802.52.9000 Ms. Carolyn A. Stone Paper Products Marketing 806 S.W. Broadway (Suite 300) Portland, OR 97205 RE: The tariff classification of paper from Australia. Dear Ms. Stone: In your letters dated January 18 and February 8, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Sample sheets of white paper marked “Coating Base 48 gsm” were submitted and have been analyzed by the New York Customs Laboratory. The lab finds that the paper is composed of chemical bleached kraft pulp fibers, weighs 46.6 grams per square meter, has a 4.9% ash content, and is not coated or impregnated. You have stated that despite its name, this paper will not be used as a coating base by any of your customers. It will instead be used in its uncoated state to make patterns that will facilitate the cutting of fabrics for garment making. You explained that a pen plotter will be employed to produce the requisite outlines on the paper. The paper will then be placed over the fabric to act as a guide in cutting the latter to the desired shapes. It is assumed that the paper will be imported in large sheets or rolls conforming to the size requirements of Note 7(A) of Chapter 48, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The applicable subheading for the “Coating Base 48 gsm” will be 4802.52.9000, HTS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes…not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical process…weighing 40 gsm or more but not more than 150 gsm. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Carl Abramowitz at 212-637-7060. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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