CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 D85619
Ms. Shannon Marks
Brady U.S.A., Inc.
2221 W. Camden Road
P.O. Box 2999
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-2999
RE: The tariff classification of printed self-adhesive labels.
Dear Ms. Shannon:
In your letter dated November 24, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
A sample label was provided with your letter. The label is
self-adhesive and is composed of plastics. It is printed with
the words "Steam Supply," and will be used in the identification
of piping systems.
You recommend classification in subheading 4911.99, HTS,
which provides for printed matter. However, the application of
legal note 2 of Section VII of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
leads us to classify self-adhesive plastic labels in heading
3919, even when the labels are printed. You did not mention the
country of origin in your letter. The rate of duty provided
below is the rate for countries with which the United States has
Normal Trade Relations.
The applicable subheading for the self-adhesive printed
label 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 flat shapes, of
plastics, whether or not in rolls...other. The rate of duty will
be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
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 212-466-5580.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division