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The tariff classification of paper gift tags from China.
Issued August 18, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4821.90.4000
Headings: 4821
Product description
It is a retail packet containing an assortment of 9 paper tags in various shapes and sizes. Each tag is made of a few layers of colored paper and is punched with a small hole at one end. Some of the tags also incorporate decorative stitching.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the # 9228 tags will be 4821.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper and paperboard labels … other (than certain enumerated kinds).
Full text
NY K88436 August 18, 2004 CLA-2-48:RR:NC:SP:234 K88436 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4821.90.4000 Mr. Kevin Maher C-Air Customhouse Brokers 181 South Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of paper gift tags from China. Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated August 4, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Rose Art Industries, Inc. A sample identified as style # 9228 “decorative gift tags” was submitted for our examination and is being returned to you as requested. It is a retail packet containing an assortment of 9 paper tags in various shapes and sizes. Each tag is made of a few layers of colored paper and is punched with a small hole at one end. Some of the tags also incorporate decorative stitching. The applicable subheading for the # 9228 tags will be 4821.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper and paperboard labels … other (than certain enumerated kinds). 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 646-733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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