CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:221 867678
3926.90.9090
Mr. Ricardo Garcia Gayoso
Representaciones Velo Ven S.R.L.
Calle Terepaima Edif. Tripode P.B.
El Marques, Caracas, Venezuela 1070
RE: The tariff classification of calcium carbide, paraffin
candles, and plastic binding strips from Venezuela.
Dear Mr. Gayoso:
In your letter dated September 8, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the calcium carbide will be
2849.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for carbides, whether or not chemically
defined, of calcium. The rate of duty will be 1.8 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable heading for the paraffin candles will be
3406.00.0000, HTS, which provides for candles, tapers and the
like. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
The other products are described as plastic binding strips.
The type of binding strip used in punch and bind systems consists
of a strip of plastic with attached prongs. The prongs are
placed through holes punched in the documents and then rolled to
bind the pages together. The type of binding strip used in
thermal binding systems consists of a plastic folder with a
strip of hot melt glue inside the spine. The document pages are
placed inside the folder and heat is used to activate the glue,
thus binding the pages.
The applicable subheading for the plastic binding strips
used in punch and bind systems will be 3926.90.8700, HTS, which
provides for flexible plastic document binders, with tabs, rolled
or flat. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the plastic binding folders
used in thermal binding systems will be 3926.90.9090, HTS, which
provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty
will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheadings 2849.10.0000,
3406.00.0000, 3926.90.8700, or 3926.90.9090, HTS, which are
products of Venezuela, are entitled to duty free treatment under
the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with
all applicable regulations.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport