CLA-2-98:S:N8:234 810210
Ms. Mary C. Hunter
Import Production Status Administrator
Woolrich, Inc.
Woolrich, Pennsylvania 17779
RE: The tariff classification of printed paperboard hangtags,
manufactured in the United States, which are attached to
imported merchandise.
Dear Ms. Hunter:
In your letter dated May 5, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for printed paperboard hangtags, produced in
the United States, which will be imported attached to various
garments produced in foreign countries.
A sample was submitted and will be retained for reference.
Identified as a "W31 paper hang tag," the item is printed on both
sides with logos and text related to Woolrich, Inc.'s outdoorwear
products. The tag is also printed with the firm's name and
Pennsylvania address, placed there so that consumers may contact
the company if they have questions or complaints. You state that
each garment imported with such a tag will itself be properly
marked with the appropriate country of origin.
Upon compliance with the documentary requirements of 19 CFR
10.1, the applicable subheading for the tags will be will be
9801.00.1010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for products of the United States when
returned after having been exported, without having been advanced
in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or
other means while abroad. The rate of duty will be free.
Questions regarding the tag's compliance with Federal Trade
Commission requirements may be directed to that agency, 6th and
Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20508 (Attn: Division
of Enforcement).
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