The tariff classification of paper gift tags from China.
Issued March 13, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4821.10.4000
Headings: 4821
Product description
It is a star-shaped paper card measuring approximately 3” in diameter. One side is blank (white), while the other has a thin foil covering printed with a holographic design. A short length of tinsel-like string, which will facilitate attaching the card to a wrapped package, is tied on through a hole at one end. You indicate that the tags will be imported in plastic retail boxes containing 10 pieces each.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the #921134 tags will be 4821.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed paper and paperboard labels.
Full text
NY J81888 March 13, 2003 CLA-2-48:RR:NC:SP:234 J81888 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4821.10.4000 Ms. Linda Donovan Paper Magic Group 401 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA 18510 RE: The tariff classification of paper gift tags from China. Dear Ms. Donovan: In your letter dated February 28, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample identified as a #921134 Christmas gift tag was submitted for our examination and is being returned to you as requested. It is a star-shaped paper card measuring approximately 3” in diameter. One side is blank (white), while the other has a thin foil covering printed with a holographic design. A short length of tinsel-like string, which will facilitate attaching the card to a wrapped package, is tied on through a hole at one end. You indicate that the tags will be imported in plastic retail boxes containing 10 pieces each. The applicable subheading for the #921134 tags will be 4821.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed paper and paperboard labels. The rate of duty will be 0.4%. 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 646-733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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