NY 857556
OCT 30 1990
CLA-2-48:S:N1:234 857556
Mr. Armando Garza, Jr.
Trans-American Brokerage, Inc.
420 Market
Laredo, Texas 78040
RE: The tariff classification of pressed or moulded articles of
paper pulp from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Garza:
In your letter dated October 23, 1990, to the Director,
Commercial Rulings Division, Headquarters, U.S. Customs Service,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Samples were submitted, which will be retained for
reference. They are boxes and trays of pressed or moulded paper
pulp, to be used for the packing or transport of fruits and
vegetables, fresh eggs, fluorescent light tubes, and beverages.
(The sample of articles for the transport of beverages was not
received, but it is presumed to be like the other samples in all
material respects.)
The applicable subheading for the pressed or moulded
articles of paper pulp will be 4823.70.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: Molded
or pressed articles of paper pulp. The rate of duty will be
Free.
We note that the egg carton sample, a retail package for one
dozen eggs, is printed with a United States address. This is
acceptable, provided that the eggs which are intended to be
packaged therein are of U.S. production. If they are to be of
Mexican or other foreign origin, this marking may have to be
modified so as to conform to U.S. law regarding the marking of
imported articles. In such case, you should inform and consult
with the Customs officials at the port of entry of the egg
cartons.
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