The tariff classification of PET film for use in thermal transfer printers from Japan

NY H80162 May 17, 2001 CLA-2-37:RR:NC:2:236 H80162 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3702.39.0000, 3702.44.0060 A.J. Spatarella Kanematsu USA Inc. 114 West 47th Street – 23rd floor New York, NY 10036 RE: The tariff classification of PET film for use in thermal transfer printers from Japan Dear Mr. Spatarella: In your letter dated April 18, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You provided 2 samples of the PET film in rolls. One sample is of PET film approximately 2.5 inches wide and the other sample is of PET film approximately 6.5 inches wide. The applicable subheading for the PET film for use in thermal transfer printers which is approximately 2.5 inches wide will be 3702.39.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed: Other film, without perforations, of a width not exceeding 105 mm: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.7%. The applicable subheading for the PET film for use in thermal transfer printers which is approximately 6.5 inches wide will be 3702.44.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed: Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm: Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm Other. The rate of duty will be 3.7%. 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 Deborah Walsh at 212-637-7062. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division