K81084 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of perfumed drawer-liner paper and sachets, from China.

Issued November 28, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4811.90.8000, 3307.90.0000

Headings: 4811, 3307

Product description

It is a retail box containing six identical “drawer liners” and one “free” sachet, included as a bonus. Each drawer liner is a 17½” x 24” rectangular sheet of scented paper, printed on one side with a repetitive design. The papers are not coated and do not have an adhesive surface. Based on our examination, it is assumed that the papers weigh more than 30 grams per square meter. The accompanying sachet is a small, sealed satin-fabric bag (approximately 2½” x 3”) containing unidentified scented material. Since the sachet and the papers would not necessarily be used together, they will be classified separately.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the drawer-liner sheets will be 4811.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper, … surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, … other (than certain enumerated kinds) … weighing over 30 g/m2. The applicable subheading for the sachet will be 3307.90.0000, HTS, which provides for other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included.

Full text

NY K81084 November 28, 2003 CLA-2-48:RR:NC:SP:234 K81084 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4811.90.8000; 3307.90.0000 Mr. Samuel N. McClure Central Carolina Shipping, Inc. P.O. Box 19234 Charlotte, N.C. 28219 RE: The tariff classification of perfumed drawer-liner paper and sachets, from China. Dear Mr. McClure: In your letter dated November 2, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of I-Play (Asheville, NC). A sample was submitted for our examination. It is a retail box containing six identical “drawer liners” and one “free” sachet, included as a bonus. Each drawer liner is a 17½” x 24” rectangular sheet of scented paper, printed on one side with a repetitive design. The papers are not coated and do not have an adhesive surface. Based on our examination, it is assumed that the papers weigh more than 30 grams per square meter. The accompanying sachet is a small, sealed satin-fabric bag (approximately 2½” x 3”) containing unidentified scented material. Since the sachet and the papers would not necessarily be used together, they will be classified separately. The applicable subheading for the drawer-liner sheets will be 4811.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper, … surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, … other (than certain enumerated kinds) … weighing over 30 g/m2. The current rate of duty is 0.2%. Effective January 1, 2004, the rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the sachet will be 3307.90.0000, HTS, which provides for other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included. The rate of duty will be 5.4% (unchanged in 2004). 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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