The tariff classification of gift tags from China.

N021917 February 8, 2008 CLA-2-48:OT:RR:NC:2:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4821.10.2000 Ms. Janet Freese Paper Magic Group 401 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA 18510 RE: The tariff classification of gift tags from China. Dear Ms. Freese: In your letter dated January 8, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the item was submitted, examined and disposed of. The item, “Pocket Tags”, Item # 923062, consists of nine gift tags made of paper or paperboard, measuring 2” in diameter. Each has a transparent red colored acetate center, measuring 1-1/4” in diameter, the words “To” and “From” printed on the back, and a string for attachment to a gift package. The gift tags are retail packed in clear plastic. The applicable subheading for the gift tags will be 4821.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for paper and paperboard labels, printed in whole or in part by a lithographic process. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Patricia Wilson at 646-733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division