The tariff classification of a wooden framed glass expression wall/table décor from China
Issued November 13, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4911.99.6000
Headings: 4911
Product description
You submitted a sample of style number GC50800017 that is a wooden framed glass expression wall/table décor. The article is lithographically printed with the words “if you are confident, you are Beautiful” on a 0.5 millimeter thick white sheet of paper and then placed on a pink sheet of paper that is held in place with grommets and glued to the back panel of glass. It also has a bow and a piece of ribbon glued to the back panel of glass. A second glass panel is placed on top of the printed message and the bow and ribbon. The finished product is framed by a pink wooden frame. The frame is painted pink. The item in its entirety measures approximately 11.6” x 11.6” x .75” and is designed to be hanged or placed on a table for display. It is the lithographically printed sign that gives the item its essential character.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the framed glass expression wall/table décor will be 4911.99.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: Other: Other: Other: Printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process.
Full text
N041409 November 13, 2008 CLA-2-49:OT:RR:NC:N2:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4911.99.6000 Mr. Kevin Gross Target Customs Brokers, Inc. Global Trade Operations 7000 Target Parkway N NCD-0456 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 RE: The tariff classification of a wooden framed glass expression wall/table décor from China Dear Mr. Gross: In your letter dated October 14, 2009, on behalf of Target Corporaron, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested. You submitted a sample of style number GC50800017 that is a wooden framed glass expression wall/table décor. The article is lithographically printed with the words “if you are confident, you are Beautiful” on a 0.5 millimeter thick white sheet of paper and then placed on a pink sheet of paper that is held in place with grommets and glued to the back panel of glass. It also has a bow and a piece of ribbon glued to the back panel of glass. A second glass panel is placed on top of the printed message and the bow and ribbon. The finished product is framed by a pink wooden frame. The frame is painted pink. The item in its entirety measures approximately 11.6” x 11.6” x .75” and is designed to be hanged or placed on a table for display. It is the lithographically printed sign that gives the item its essential character. The applicable subheading for the framed glass expression wall/table décor will be 4911.99.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: Other: Other: Other: Printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process. The rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Patricia Wilson at (646) 733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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