R03793 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of stickers and decorative paper sheets from China.

Issued May 5, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4911.91.3000, 4911.91.2040, 4811.90.9090, 4911.99.6000

Headings: 4811, 4911

Product description

Photos and descriptions of five “scrapbooking” products were submitted for our review. “Christmas scrapbook stickers” are die-cut, pressure-sensitive paper shapes that have been lithographically printed with various Christmas-related designs. They are presented on a backing sheet, from which they may be peeled off for use as needed to decorate scrapbooks, gift packages and the like.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the “Christmas scrapbook stickers” will be 4911.91.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs: … lithographs on paper or paperboard, not over 0. The applicable subheading for the “scrapbook letter stickers” will be 4911.99.6000, HTSUS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process. The applicable subheading for the “Christmas layered stickers,” if over 0.51 mm in thickness, will be 4911.91.3000, HTSUS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs: … lithographs on paper or paperboard: over 0. The applicable subheading for the “Christmas layered stickers,” if not over 0.51 mm in thickness, will be 4911.91.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs: … lithographs on paper or paperboard, not over 0. The applicable subheading for the “scrap pack” and the “page pack” will be 4811.90.9090, HTSUS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) surface-decorated or printed paper.

Full text

NY R03793 May 5, 2006 CLA-2-49:RR:NC:SP:234 R03793 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4911.91.2040; 4911.99.6000; 4911.91.3000; 4811.90.9090 Ms. Brenda Blood Garven, LLC 1450 Northland Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55120 RE: The tariff classification of stickers and decorative paper sheets from China. Dear Ms. Blood: In your letter dated April 21, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photos and descriptions of five “scrapbooking” products were submitted for our review. “Christmas scrapbook stickers” are die-cut, pressure-sensitive paper shapes that have been lithographically printed with various Christmas-related designs. They are presented on a backing sheet, from which they may be peeled off for use as needed to decorate scrapbooks, gift packages and the like. The applicable subheading for the “Christmas scrapbook stickers” will be 4911.91.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs: … lithographs on paper or paperboard, not over 0.51 mm in thickness, other than posters. The rate of duty will be Free. “Scrapbook letter stickers” are die-cut, pressure-sensitive paper shapes that have been lithographically printed with letters of the alphabet and numerals. They are presented on a backing sheet, from which they may be peeled off for use as needed to decorate scrapbooks or other articles. The applicable subheading for the “scrapbook letter stickers” will be 4911.99.6000, HTSUS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process. The rate of duty will be Free. “Christmas layered stickers” are composed of multiple, overlapping layers of paper that have been glued together. They are lithographically printed with Christmas-related designs, and can be used to decorate scrapbooks, packages or other articles. The applicable subheading for the “Christmas layered stickers,” if over 0.51 mm in thickness, will be 4911.91.3000, HTSUS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs: … lithographs on paper or paperboard: over 0.51 mm in thickness. The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for the “Christmas layered stickers,” if not over 0.51 mm in thickness, will be 4911.91.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated) printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs: … lithographs on paper or paperboard, not over 0.51 mm in thickness, other than posters. The rate of duty will be Free. The “scrap pack” is a package of 25 rectangular (5” x 7”) sheets of uncoated white kraft paper (140 g/m2) that have been printed with assorted repetitive designs. The sheets are intended for use in decorating scrapbooks. The “page pack” is a package of six square (12” x 12”) sheets of uncoated white kraft paper (120 g/m2) that have been printed with assorted repetitive designs. The sheets are intended for use in scrapbooks. The applicable subheading for the “scrap pack” and the “page pack” will be 4811.90.9090, HTSUS, which provides for other (than certain enumerated) surface-decorated or printed paper. 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 Carl Abramowitz at 646-733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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