CLA-2-48:S:N8:234 888953
Mr. Larry D. Richardson
Fritz Companies, Inc.
P.O. Box 92641
Los Angeles, CA 90009-9901
RE: The tariff classification of stationery (writing paper/
envelope combinations) assembled in China from paper printed
in Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Richardson:
In your letter dated May 18, 1993 (with addenda of June 23 and
July 27, 1993), on behalf of Tradeglobe Marketing, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
A sample was submitted and will be retained for reference. It
is a shrink-wrapped package containing 25 sheets of letter paper
which have special gummed, tabbed and perforated edges allowing
them to be individually folded and sealed to become their own
mailing envelopes. On one side, these 8 1/2" x 11" sheets feature
blank writing space with a decorative border; the other side has
some additional writing space plus printed indications of the
item's use as a mailer. The user need only provide postage. The
sheets are put up for retail sale in a "convenient travel pad"
having a cardboard backing printed with instructions.
The applicable subheading for these articles, known as "Note-
Velopes" (registered trademark), will be 4817.20.2000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
sheets of writing paper, with border gummed or perforated, with or
without inserts, prepared for use as combination sheets and
envelopes. The rate of duty will be 5.1%.
You also asked whether a printed sticker on the outside of the
shrink wrap would be an acceptable way of indicating the country of
origin. We are pleased to confirm that such a label would suffice,
provided the merchandise otherwise complies with all pertinent
aspects of the marking regulations. From the information
submitted, it appears that a phrase such as "Printed In Hong Kong--
Assembled in China" would be appropriate.
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