CLA-2-48:S:N1:234 880005
Ms. Maryse Kermerrec
Sibille-Dalle, Inc.
One Newbury Street
Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
RE: The tariff classification of certain packaging paper from
France.
Dear Ms. Kermerrec:
In your letter dated October 28, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Samples were submitted, which will be retained for
reference, along with detailed specifications for the paper,
named "Gerbier OPCL". This paper is a packaging paper, weighing
45 gsm, 42 microns in thickness, which will be imported on rolls
of a width of 101.6 cm. The paper is coated one side with Kaolin
clay (weight of coating 8 gsm), and is produced from pulp
obtained entirely by the sulfate or soda process. It is white in
color, calendared, having an ash content of 16 percent, with a
brightness of 84 percent. The samples bear additional
identification as: 752045, and FAB: 19913.
The applicable subheading for the "Gerbier OPCL" paper as
described, will be 4810.31.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for :Kraft paper, coated
on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay): Other than that of
a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes:
Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95
percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of wood
fibers obtained by a chemical process and weighing 150 gsm or
less: Other (than certain enumerated kinds). The rate of duty
will be Free.
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