CLA-2-48:S:N1:234 875461
Ms. Joy Spano
Sibille-Dalle Inc.
One Newbury Street
Peabody, MA 01960
RE: The tariff classification of "Gerlux RTC" paper from France.
Dear Ms. Spano:
In your letter dated June 16, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Sample sheets of a paper known as "Gerlux RTC" were
submitted and will be retained for reference. Accompanying
technical information indicates that the paper is a white,
calendered grade, bleached uniformly throughout the mass, coated
on one side with kaolin. It will be imported in rolls having a
width of 154.9 cm, and will be used in flexible packaging
applications. The paper is said to be composed of 75% sulfate
fibers and 25% recycled sulfate/sulfite fibers. In addition to
confirming the kaolin coating, our laboratory finds that the
sample sheets contain over 80% chemical kraft pulp fibers and
weigh 70.4 grams per square meter.
The applicable subheading for the "Gerlux RTC" paper will be
4810.31.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other (than certain enumerated)
uniformly bleached kraft paper weighing 150 gsm or less, coated
on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay), other than that of
a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes. The
rate of duty will be free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport