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Re: Wrapping Paper, including Wrapping Paper Sets
CCSB Contact: Shannon C. Allard
Telephone — (703) 838-1809
[email protected]
Proponent: Commodity Classification Standards Board
Present Classification Provisions
Item
151090
151700
151780
Sub 1
Sub 2
Sub 3
Sub 4
151790
151791
151792
151800
Sub 1
Sub 2
Sub 3
Sub 4
Sub 5
Sub 6
151801
151802
Description
Class
PAPER: subject to item 150600
Lining or Wrapping, crinkled, in bales or rolls ........................................................ 70
Wrapping, cloth-lined, not gummed, printed or not printed, in packages ..... 70
Wrapping, rolled, decorative, see Note, item 151792, in boxes:
Less than 25 feet (300 inches) per roll ............................................................ 100
25 feet or more but less than 50 feet (600 inches) per roll:
On cores or tubes having an inside diameter of 1½ inches or
less, or not on cores or tubes, rolled to an inside diameter
of 1½ inches or less ........................................................................... 77.5
On cores or tubes having an inside diameter greater than
1½ inches, or not on cores or tubes, rolled to an inside
diameter greater than 1½ inches ................................................ 100
Wrapping, rolled, decorative, see Note, item 151792, less than 50 feet
(600 inches) per roll, and Foil, aluminum or tin, with paper back,
rolled, less than 50 feet (600 inches) per roll, in mixed packages,
see Note, item 151791................................................................................ 110
NOTE—The weight of wrapping paper must comprise not less than 50 percent
of the weight of each package.
NOTE—Applies only on paper decorated by printing, embossing, enameling,
glazing or surface coating, but not when faced or backed with foil.
Wrapping, NOI, other than corrugated, fluted or indented, see Notes,
items 151801, 151802, 151803 and 151804, in packages:
Rolled:
Less than 25 feet (300 inches) per roll ...................................................... 100
25 feet but less than 50 feet (600 inches) per roll:
On cores or tubes having an inside diameter of 1½ inches
or less or not on cores or tubes, rolled to an inside
diameter of 1½ inches or less.................................................... 70
On cores or tubes having an inside diameter greater than
1½ inches or not on cores or tubes, rolled to an inside
diameter greater than 1½ inches .......................................... 100
Not rolled or rolled, 50 feet (600 inches) or more per roll.............................. 55
NOTE—Also applies on paper represented for shelf or drawer lining purposes,
other than paper treated with insecticides or insect repellents.
NOTE—One sheet each of perforated but not separated paper seals and tags
may be included with each retail sales unit of folded, not rolled, wrapping
paper. Weight of such seals and tags not to exceed 5 percent of the total
weight of each retail unit.
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Present Classification Provisions — Continued
Item
Description
151803
Class
NOTE—Applies whether or not paper is printed, oiled, waxed, surfaced with
plastic or latex coated.
151804
NOTE—Also applies on accompanying holders when shipped with oiled,
waxed or plastic surfaced wrapping paper.
PAPER ARTICLES GROUP: subject to item 152000
153850
Paper, decorative, wrapping, rolled on cores or tubes, not exceeding
3½ inches in inside diameter, with ribbon bows or rosettes
packaged within each core or tube, in boxes ...................................... 110
153900
Paper Goods or Articles, viz.:
Doilies;
Facial Tissues (Handkerchiefs);
Napkins;
Neck Strips;
Paper Goods or Articles, NOI;
Placemats;
Tablecloths;
In boxes, see Note, item 153901, subject to Items 170 and 171 and
having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
Sub 1
Less than 1 ............................................................................................. 400
Sub 2
1 but less than 2 .................................................................................... 300
Sub 3
2 but less than 4 .................................................................................... 250
Sub 4
4 but less than 6 .................................................................................... 150
Sub 5
6 but less than 8 .................................................................................... 125
Sub 6
8 but less than 10 .................................................................................. 100
Sub 7
10 but less than 12 .................................................................................. 92.5
Sub 8
12 but less than 15 .................................................................................. 85
Sub 9
15 but less than 22.5 ............................................................................... 70
Sub 10
22.5 but less than 30 ............................................................................... 65
Sub 11
30 or greater ............................................................................................ 60
153901
NOTE—Not Involved.
154500
Wrapping Paper, folded, not rolled, and Gift Cards, Tags or Seals, see
Note, item 154502, in boxes ........................................................................ 85
154502
NOTE—Will also apply on tying ribbon in same package when the weight of
the ribbon does not exceed 25 percent of the weight upon which
charges are assessed.
154560
Paper or Paper-backed Foil, wrapping, in folded sheets and in rolls,
mixed with gift package cards, seals or tags and ribbon or ribbon
bows or rosettes, without or contained within fiberboard display
stands, see Note, item 154562, in boxes ........................................................ 125
154562
NOTE—Applies only when the weight of wrapping foil or paper exceeds 40
percent of gross weight of package and the weight of bows or rosettes
does not exceed 5 percent of gross weight of package.
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Present Classification Provisions — Concluded
Item
174030
Description
Class
Sets, gift wrap, consisting of KD flat boxes and wrapping paper or foil,
gift cards, seals, tags, ribbon, ribbon bows or rosettes, without or
contained within fiberboard display stands, in boxes................................... 92.5
Proposed Classification Provisions
Item
151090
151700
151780
A-NEW
151790
151791
151792
151800
Sub 1
Sub 2
151801
151802
151803
151804
Description
Class
PAPER: subject to item 150600
Lining or Wrapping, crinkled, etc........................................................... Cancel; see
item 151800
Wrapping, cloth-lined, not gummed, printed or not printed, etc .... Cancel; see
item 151800
Wrapping, decorative, including Gift Wrapping Paper or
Paper-Backed Foil, in rolls less than 50 feet per roll, in boxes,
see Note, item A-NEW................................................................................ 100
NOTE—For provisions applicable on Decorative or Gift Wrapping Paper or
Paper-Backed Foil in rolls 50 feet or more per roll, or other than in rolls, see
item 151800, sub 2.
Wrapping, rolled, decorative, see Note, item 151792, less than 50 feet
(600 inches) per roll, and Foil, etc ............................................. Cancel; see
item 151780
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
Wrapping, NOI, other than corrugated, fluted or indented:
In rolls less than 50 feet per roll, in boxes ......................................................... 70
In rolls 50 feet or more per roll, or other than in rolls, in packages .............. 65
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
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Proposed Classification Provisions — Concluded
Item
Description
Class
PAPER ARTICLES GROUP: subject to item 152000
153850
Paper, decorative, wrapping, rolled on cores or tubes, etc ............. Cancel; see
item 153900
153900
Paper Goods or Articles, viz.:
Doilies;
Facial Tissues (Handkerchiefs);
Gift Wrap Sets, see Note, item B-NEW;
Napkins;
Neck Strips;
Paper Goods or Articles, NOI;
Placemats;
Tablecloths;
In boxes, see Note, item 153901, subject to Items 170 and 171 and
having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
Sub 1
Less than 1 ............................................................................................. 400
Sub 2
1 but less than 2 .................................................................................... 300
Sub 3
2 but less than 4 .................................................................................... 250
Sub 4
4 but less than 6 .................................................................................... 150
Sub 5
6 but less than 8 .................................................................................... 125
Sub 6
8 but less than 10 .................................................................................. 100
Sub 7
10 but less than 12 .................................................................................. 92.5
Sub 8
12 but less than 15 .................................................................................. 85
Sub 9
15 but less than 22.5 ............................................................................... 70
Sub 10
22.5 but less than 30 ............................................................................... 65
Sub 11
30 or greater ............................................................................................ 60
153901
NOTE—No Change.
B-NEW NOTE—Applies on gift wrapping paper or paper-backed foil and one or more
of the following in same retail package: boxes, gift cards, seals, tags,
ribbon, ribbon bows or rosettes.
154500
Wrapping Paper, folded, not rolled, and Gift Cards, Tags or Seals,
see Note, item 154502, etc......................................................... Cancel; see
item 153900
154502
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
154560
Paper or Paper-backed Foil, wrapping, etc ............................................. Cancel; see
item 153900
154562
NOTE—Cancel; no further application.
174030
Sets, gift wrap, consisting of KD flat boxes and wrapping paper or
foil, etc ................................................................................................ Cancel; see
item 153900
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Analysis
Research Project 1231
This proposal is based on information developed through Research Project 1231, which
was initiated in June of 2014 in light of evidence of potential interpretation disputes and to
investigate the transportation characteristics of wrapping paper, including wrapping paper
sets.
During the course of Research Project 1231, questionnaires were mailed to 190 potential
manufacturers or shippers of the involved commodities, along with three trade associations
believed to represent those companies. Mailings were sent in July of 2014, and for nonrespondents, a second, follow-up questionnaire was sent in October of 2014, inviting them to
participate in the research. Additional questionnaires were sent as the CCSB was made aware
of other potential industry contacts. From those mailings, 13 companies responded that they
do not manufacture or ship the involved articles, and five companies provided some
information. No responses were received from the associations contacted.
History of Provisions
The provisions for wrapping paper, including wrapping paper sets, reflect action on
numerous proposals spanning several dockets over several decades. Since the time of their
establishment/adoption, there have been amendments to the involved provisions, including
class adjustments, packaging changes and the addition of clarifying or restrictive Notes.
About Wrapping Paper, including Wrapping Paper Sets
The involved research encompasses an array of wrapping paper utilized in a variety of
applications. However, the commodities embraced within this research project can be
divided into three distinct categories: decorative wrapping paper or paper-backed foil,
wrapping paper, NOI, and gift wrap sets. A pictorial example of each category is shown
below.
Decorative Gift Wrap
Wrapping Paper, NOI
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Gift Wrap Sets
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Transportation Characteristics
Density—Overall, the information of record includes 15,280 density observations submitted by
shippers and carriers, observed firsthand on CCSB dock surveys and obtained from the CCSB’s
Density Study1. The data can be further analyzed into the three distinct categories as
previously mentioned. The table below relates that information, where known, to the proposed
provisions, and subprovisions, where applicable.
Proposed Provisions
(Current NMFC Item Numbers)
Decorative Gift Wrap
(151780 & 151790)
Wrapping Paper, NOI
(151090, 151700 & 151800)
Gift Wrap Sets
(153850, 154500, 154560 & 174030)
Proposed
Subprovisions
Density Range
(pcf)
Average Density
(pcf)
N/A
1.00 – 40.612
9.68
Sub 1
Sub 2
2.40 – 64.203
1.38 – 96.183
18.19
23.00
N/A
1.23 – 48.114
11.07
Handling and Stowability—Wrapping paper, including wrapping paper sets are generally
tendered in boxes secured on lift truck skids or pallets which permit mechanical handling and
generally provide a flat load-bearing surface. Larger rolls, primarily those holding 50 feet or
more per roll, may be tendered unitized to lift truck skids or pallets. Handling and stowability
should be comparable to that of other like-packaged freight. There have been no reports of
unusual or significant handling or stowability problems.
Liability—The involved commodities are not unusually susceptible to theft, hazardous in nature,
unusually liable to damage, nor do they appear likely to damage other freight. Some of these
commodities, particularly holiday wrap, are time-perishable, although no problems have been
reported in this regard. Responding shippers and carriers reported minimal to no claims for the
involved articles. The value per pound for wrapping paper, including wrapping paper sets
ranges from $0.35 to $26.67, with an average of $2.72 per pound.
The Density Study is part of an ongoing effort by the CCSB to collect information on actual shipments; it
is not tied to any particular research project, nor does it target any particular product category. Carriers
that choose to participate in the study periodically submit shipment data captured through their
respective freight auditing programs. The data is identified by NMFC item, and only verifiable data
points, which include the weight and the dimensions and/or cube of the shipping unit involved, are
used.
2 While the density information relating to decorative gift wrap is wide in range, nearly 70% of the figures
are clustered between 6 and 12 pcf, with over 53% between 8 and 10 pcf.
3 While the density information relating to wrapping paper, NOI, is wide in range, slightly over 80% and
92% of the figures are 12 pcf or greater, for proposed subs 1 and 2, respectively.
4 The density information related to gift wrap sets is broadly distributed throughout the range. The
composition of gift wrap sets, i.e. what is included, varies from set to set.
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Relationship to CCSB Policies and Guidelines
CCSB policy calls for the amendment of classifications for commodities that are a
source, or potential source, of interpretation disputes so as to eliminate or avoid those
disputes. The items named in the Present Classification Provisions herein apply on various types
of wrapping paper, including wrapping paper sets, which may result in interpretation
questions. As such, to address the potential interpretation issues, and in the interest of
clarification and simplification, it would be within CCSB policy to combine these related items,
as shown in the Proposed Classification Provisions.
CCSB policies also call for establishing or amending classification provisions to reflect a
commodity’s known transportation characteristics. Information of record for decorative gift
wrap shows a range in density from 1.00 to 40.61 pcf, with an average density of 9.68 pcf, and
no unusual or significant handling, stowability or liability characteristics. As explained in
footnote 2 on page 6, the preponderance of density figures are concentrated within a narrow
range around the overall average. Under CCSB guidelines, an average density of 9.68 pcf is
generally associated with class 100, which calls for a minimum average density of 9 pcf. This
proposal would assign class 100 to item 151780.5
Information of record for wrapping paper, NOI, shows an overall range in density from
1.38 to 96.18 pcf, and no unusual or significant handling, stowability or liability characteristics. It
has been found that wrapping paper in rolls less than 50 feet per roll exhibits generally lower
densities than wrapping paper in rolls 50 feet or more per roll, or other than in rolls, with
average densities of 18.19 pcf and 23.00 pcf, respectively. As explained in footnote 3 on page
6, a strong clustering of density figures are concentrated within a narrow range around the
averages. This proposal would assign classes 70 and 65, which under CCSB guidelines call for
minimum average densities of 15 pcf and 22.5 pcf, respectively, in item 151800.5
Information of record for gift wrap sets shows a range in density from 1.23 to 48.11 pcf,
with an average density of 11.07 pcf, and no unusual or significant handling, stowability or
liability characteristics. As explained in footnote 4 on page 6, the densities are broadly
distributed throughout the range, with the composition of these sets varying from set to set.
Under CCSB policy, commodities exhibiting a wide range in density not accurately reflected
by a single overall average density may be assigned density-based classes; especially when
there are no unusual or significant handling, stowability or liability characteristics. Accordingly,
this proposal would cancel items 153850, 154500, 154560 and 174030, with reference to item
153900. Concurrently, item 153900, which provides classes based on the CCSB’s standard 11-
5
Precedent for this approach can be found in Docket 2014-2, Subject 7 (May 2014), involving wood
shakes or shingles. No significant handling, stowability or liability concerns were reported and, as such,
density was determined to be the primary transportation characteristic. Wood shakes or shingles
exhibited a wide range of densities—3.20 to 58.26 pcf—with a significant concentration of density
observations—over 73%—clustered around the overall average density of 21.98 pcf. Based on the
information of record, and in keeping with CCSB guidelines, that proposal was approved as docketed,
assigning class 70, and the provisions first appeared in Supplement 2 to NMF 100-AN, effective August 9,
2014.
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subprovision density scale6, would be amended to specifically name gift wrap sets in the viz.
listing. 7
Further, in the interest of clarification, two new Notes would be established. The first new
Note would be referenced by item 151780 to direct the NMFC user to item 151800, sub 2 for
provisions applicable to decorative or gift wrapping paper or paper-backed foil in rolls 50 feet
or more per roll, or other than in rolls. The second new Note would be referenced by item
153900 to clarify that the provisions for gift wrap sets apply on gift wrapping paper or paperbacked foil and one or more of the following in the same retail package: boxes, gift cards,
seals, tags, ribbon, ribbon bows or rosettes.
Lastly, Notes, items 151791, 151792, 151801, 151802, 151803, 151804, 154502 and 154562
would be canceled with no further application.
Based on the information of record, this proposal, as docketed, is consistent with CCSB
policy and precedent.
6
The CCSB’s standard 11-subprovision density scale includes reference to Item (Rule) 170, the
inadvertence clause, and Item (Rule) 171, the “bumping” privilege.
7 Precedent for this approach can be found in Docket 2016-1, Subject 11 (January 2016) involving
“Cookies or Crackers.” In that instance, the CCSB approved the cancelation of separate items for
cookies or crackers that ranged in density from 0.26 to 73.23 pcf, with reference to the full-scale densitybased provisions of item 72040, with other bakery goods. That proposal was approved as docketed,
and the changes first appeared in Supplement 1 to NMF 100-AP, effective April 16, 2016.
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