CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:221 G85278
Ms. Jeanette Hinger
Circle International
901 W. Hillcrest Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
RE: The tariff classification of stationery and styling assortments from China.
Dear Ms. Hinger:
In your letter dated December 4, 2000, on behalf of Lisa Frank, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Four samples were provided with your letter. These samples include the “Diva Delights Retro Case” (P1931), the “Diva Delights Small Case” (P1951-WM), the “Dreamwriters Extravaganza Set” (P1887) and the “Stylin’ Stationery Set” (P1705). All four of these items contain stationery supplies as well as the other items listed below. Although they are packaged for retail sale, these items are not classified as sets. Rather, the items in the assortments will be classified and duty assessed as shown below. Note that the classification of the combs is in part determined by the price of the comb. All rates of duty are ad valorem unless otherwise stated.
The Diva Delights Retro Case (P1931)
1 note pad - subheading 4820.10.2020/ 1.2%
four note cards - subheading 4817.20.4000/1%
envelopes – subheading 4817.10.0000/1.2%
6 stamp sticks - subheading 9611.00.0000/2.7%
1 neat pen – subheading 9608.10.0000/0.8 cents each plus 5.4%
1 paper clip with a textile butterfly – 8305.90.3050/free
1 round pencil sharpener - 8214.10.0000/0.3 cents each plus 4.2%
over 800 plastic beads: 3926.90.3500/6.5%
1 gram of small sequins – 3926.90.3500/6.5%
70 inches of thin wire - subheading 7223.00.10/2.7%
10 inches of clear elastic cording - 5404.90.0000/1.5%
100 inches of solid color (purple) nylon cording - subheading 5606.00.0090/9% (category 201)
200 inches of illusion wire - subheading 5402.41.9030/8.6%
1 mini stamp pad - subheading 9612.20.0000/3.5%
4 rose alligator hair clips - subheading 9615.11.4000/5.3%
1 posh pencil - subheading 9609.10.0000/14 cents per gross plus 4.3%
1 retro case or cardboard hatbox with a plasticized paper exterior - 4202.12.2020/20%
The Diva Delights Small Case (P1951-WM)
1 metallic dreamwriter (ball point pen) - subheading 9608.10.0000/0.8 cents each plus 5.4%
6 prism rolls of self-adhesive tape in rolls – subheading 3919.10.2055/5.8%
1 gram of metallic confetti – subheading 9505.90.4000/free
2 butterfly paperclips of plastic with a metal spring - subheading 8308.90.9000/2.7%
1 tape dispenser - subheading 3926.10.0000/5.3%
3 envelope sealers - subheading 3926.10.0000/5.3%
15 or more diecut notecards - subheading 4817.20.4000/1%
4 notecard envelopes - subheading 4817.10.0000/1.2 %
1 textile sleep mask - subheading - 6307.90.9989/7%
1 retro case with a plasticized paper exterior- subheading 4202.12.2020/20%
Dreamwriters Extravaganza Set (1887)
1 pastel water color set - subheading 9609.90.8000/free
1 set of glow in the dark stars - subheading 3926.40.0000/5.3%
1 doodle pad - subheading 4820.10.2020/1.2%
1 tub of body glitter - subheading 3304.99.5000/free
1 tub of lip gloss - subheading 3304.10.0000/free
1 metal key chain with inflatable tag - subheading 7326.20.0050/3.9%
1 autograph pillow - subheading 6307.90.9989/7%
2 iridescent tape rolls (self-adhesive) - subheading 3919.10.2055/5.8%
4 dreamwriters pens (ball point) - subheading 9608.10.0000/0.8 cents each plus 5.4%
1 iridescent tape dispenser - subheading 3926.10.0000/5.3%
4 die cut note cards - subheading 4817.20.4000/1%
4 envelopes - subheading 4817.10.0000/1.2%
1 sheet of nail decals - subheading 4908.90.0000/4.6 cents per kilogram
1 sheet of body stickers - subheading 4908.90.0000/4.6 cents per kilogram
1 mini bead set - subheading 3926.90.3500/6.5%
printed paper stickers - subheading 4911.91.4040/0.9%
Stylin’ Stationery Set (P1705)
1 giant pencil - subheading 9609.10.0000/14 cents per gross plus 4.3%
1 comb (if the comb is valued not over $4.50 per gross) - 9615.11.1000/14.4 cents per gross + 2%
1 comb (if the comb is valued over $4.50 per gross) - 9615.11.3000/28.8 cents per gross + 4.6%
1 plastic mirror - subheading 3924.90.5500/3.4%
1 stamp pad - subheading 9612.20.0000/3.5%
pop-a-point eraser and 6 refills – subheading 4016.92.0000/4.2%
over 600 printed stickers of paper - subheading 4911.91.4040/0.9%
4 note cards - subheading 4817.20.4000/1%
4 envelopes - subheading 4817.10.0000/1.2%
4 postalettes - subheading 4817.20.4000/1%
6 markers - subheading 9608.20.0000/4%
1 snapbook key chain - subheading 7326.20.0050/3.9%
2 pencils with stamp erasers - subheading 9609.10.0000/14 cents per gross plus 4.3%
1 snap book - subheading 4820.10.2050/1.2%
1 neat pen (ball point) - subheading 9608.10.0000/0.8 cents each plus 5.4%
1 pencil sharpener - subheading 8214.10.0000/0.3 cents each plus 4.2%
12 sheets of mini imaginationery (writing paper) - subheading 4823.51.0080/0.9%
6 mini imaginationery envelopes - subheading 4817.10.0000/1.2%
1 tape dispenser - subheading 3926.10.0000/5.3%
1 roll of self-adhesive transparent tape - subheading 3919.10.2030/5.8%
1 fantastic frame of cardboard - subheading 4823.90.6500/1.7%
over 100 printed prism stickers of paper - subheading 4911.91.4040/0.9%
16 sheets of stationery - subheading 4823.51.0080/0.9%
8 stationery envelopes - subheading 4817.10.0000/1.2%
The 100 inches of solid color nylon cording falls within textile category designation 201. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
Cosmetic and toiletry products, such as the lip gloss and body glitter, may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-3380.
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 Joan Mazzola at 212-637-7034.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division