The tariff classification of a printed plastic banner from China.
Issued January 28, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4911.91.4040
Headings: 4911
Product description
It consists of twelve triangular sheets of metallized plastic film (each about 8½” x 10½”), which have been strung together to form a 10½-foot-long banner. Each silver-colored triangle has been printed on one side with an identical, red-and-blue stars-and-stripes design.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the #309663 banner will be 4911.91.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed pictures, designs and photographs.
Full text
NY L82137 January 28, 2005 CLA-2-49:RR:NC:SP:234 L82137 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4911.91.4040 Ms. Joanne Harmon CVS / Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a printed plastic banner from China. Dear Ms. Harmon: In your letter dated January 11, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample identified as a “Patriotic Foil Triangular Flag Banner” (Item # 309663) was submitted for our examination and is being returned to you as requested. It consists of twelve triangular sheets of metallized plastic film (each about 8½” x 10½”), which have been strung together to form a 10½-foot-long banner. Each silver-colored triangle has been printed on one side with an identical, red-and-blue stars-and-stripes design. You state that the banner “may be used for indoor-outdoor décor or celebration/party décor.” The applicable subheading for the #309663 banner will be 4911.91.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed pictures, designs and photographs. 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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