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The tariff classification of pressure sensitive plastic tape from China.
Issued July 24, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3919.10.2030
Headings: 3919
Product description
A photograph was provided with your letter. The plastic tape is self-adhesive and clear. It measures 4.8 centimeters in width and 10.1 meters in length. It is imported on a hand-held plastic dispenser.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pressure sensitive tape will be 3919.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics.
Full text
N067155 July 24, 2009 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:E:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3919.10.2030 Mr. James Holmberg Z-International, Inc. 110 East 16th Avenue North Kansas City, KS 64116 RE: The tariff classification of pressure sensitive plastic tape from China. Dear Mr. Holmberg: In your letter dated June 30, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph was provided with your letter. The plastic tape is self-adhesive and clear. It measures 4.8 centimeters in width and 10.1 meters in length. It is imported on a hand-held plastic dispenser. The applicable subheading for the pressure sensitive tape will be 3919.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics...in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm: other…transparent tape, not exceeding 55 m in length, not exceeding 5 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. 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 Joan Mazzola at (646) 733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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