G83961 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of plastic sheet from Australia.

Issued November 14, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3921.19.0000

Headings: 3921

Product description

The first sample is identified as “Surlyn laminated to polyethylene foam.” It consists of noncellular sheets of polyethylene plastic laminated to cellular sheets of polyethylene. The second sample is identified as “Surlyn laminated to polypropylene foam.” It consists of noncellular sheets of polyethylene plastic laminated to cellular sheets of polypropylene. The third sample is identified as “Marlyn laminated to polypropylene foam.” It consists of noncellular sheets of polypropylene plastic laminated to cellular sheets of polypropylene. In all three types of sheets, the cellular component is less than 17 percent of the product by weight.

Full text

NY G83961 November 14, 2000 LA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 G83961 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3921.19.0000 Mr. Steve Horowitz DSV Samson Transport 1310 E. Grand Avenue El Segundo, CA 90245 RE: The tariff classification of plastic sheet from Australia. Dear Mr. Horowitz: In your letter dated October 27, 2000, on behalf of Toobs, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Three samples were provided with your letter. The first sample is identified as “Surlyn laminated to polyethylene foam.” It consists of noncellular sheets of polyethylene plastic laminated to cellular sheets of polyethylene. The second sample is identified as “Surlyn laminated to polypropylene foam.” It consists of noncellular sheets of polyethylene plastic laminated to cellular sheets of polypropylene. The third sample is identified as “Marlyn laminated to polypropylene foam.” It consists of noncellular sheets of polypropylene plastic laminated to cellular sheets of polypropylene. In all three types of sheets, the cellular component is less than 17 percent of the product by weight. The applicable subheading for the above products will 3921.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics: cellular, other. The rate of duty will be 6.5 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 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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