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The tariff classification of a printed label from China
Issued September 6, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4911.99.8000
Headings: 4911
Product description
The subject sample is a double sided, coated polyester material which is printed using a thermal transfer process. The label material is coated on both sides with polyurethane. The product will be printed with information relating to the care, brand, size, etc. of an item and is for use with apparel, towels, toys, and accessories.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the printed label, Item 4800TWT, will be 4911.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: Other: Other: Other: Other .
Full text
N230961 September 6, 2012 CLA-2-49:OT:RR:NC:2:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4911.99.8000 Ms. Sandra Tovar CST, Inc. 500 Lanier Avenue, Suite 901 Fayetteville, GA 30214 RE: The tariff classification of a printed label from China Dear Ms. Tovar: In your letter dated August 13, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Avery Dennison. The ruling was requested on a printed label, Item 4800TWT. A sample was submitted for our examination which will be returned to you as requested. The subject sample is a double sided, coated polyester material which is printed using a thermal transfer process. The label material is coated on both sides with polyurethane. The product will be printed with information relating to the care, brand, size, etc. of an item and is for use with apparel, towels, toys, and accessories. The applicable subheading for the printed label, Item 4800TWT, will be 4911.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: Other: Other: Other: Other . 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 Albert Gamble at (646) 733-3037. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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