CLA-2-39:S:N:N6:221 897165
Mr. Arnold J.Akerley
Doro Tape North America, Inc.
26 Byard Lane
Westboro, MA 01581
RE: The tariff classification of adhesive plastic film and
adhesive paper from Germany.
Dear Mr. Akerley:
In your letter dated April 15, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Three samples were submitted with your letter. The first
sample is a vinyl film coated on one side with an adhesive and
backed with a release liner. The film will be put up in rolls 48"
by 50 yards and 48" by 250 through 300 yards.
The second sample is a transparent polyethylene film coated
on one side with an adhesive. The film will be put up in rolls 48"
by 50 yards and 48" by 250 through 300 yards.
The third sample is composed of paper that is coated on one
side with an adhesive and on the other side with a release coating.
The paper will be put up in rolls 48" by 50 yards and 48" by 250
through 300 yards.
The applicable subheading for the vinyl self-adhesive film
will be 3919.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for self-adhesive plates, sheets,
film, foil, tape, strip and other shapes, of plastics, other. The
rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the transparent polyethylene
self-adhesive film will be 3919.90.5040, HTS, which provides for
self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other
flat shapes, of plastics, other, transparent tape. The rate of
duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the adhesive paper will be
4811.21.0000, HTS, which provides for gummed or adhesive paper and
paperboard: pressure-sensitive. The rate of duty will be 5.8
percent ad valorem.
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