CCSB Contact: Shannon C. Allard Telephone (703) Item Description Class

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1 Re: Wrapping Paper, including Wrapping Paper Sets CCSB Contact: Shannon C. Allard Telephone (703) Proponent: Commodity Classification Standards Board Present Classification Provisions PAPER: subject to item Lining or Wrapping, crinkled, in bales or rolls Wrapping, cloth-lined, not gummed, printed or not printed, in packages Wrapping, rolled, decorative, see Note, item , in boxes: Sub 1 Less than 25 feet (300 inches) per roll Sub 2 Sub 3 Sub 4 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 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 Wrapping, rolled, decorative, see Note, item , 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 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 , , and , in packages: Sub 1 Rolled: Sub 2 Less than 25 feet (300 inches) per roll Sub 3 25 feet but less than 50 feet (600 inches) per roll: Sub 4 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 Sub 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 Sub 6 Not rolled or rolled, 50 feet (600 inches) or more per roll 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 National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. Subject 2, Page 1 of 8

2 Present Classification Provisions Continued NOTE Applies whether or not paper is printed, oiled, waxed, surfaced with plastic or latex coated NOTE Also applies on accompanying holders when shipped with oiled, waxed or plastic surfaced wrapping paper. PAPER ARTICLES GROUP: subject to item 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 Paper Goods or Articles, viz.: Doilies; Facial Tissues (Handkerchiefs); Napkins; Neck Strips; Paper Goods or Articles, NOI; Placemats; Tablecloths; In boxes, see Note, item , subject to Items 170 and 171 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Sub 1 Less than Sub 2 1 but less than Sub 3 2 but less than Sub 4 4 but less than Sub 5 6 but less than Sub 6 8 but less than Sub 7 10 but less than Sub 8 12 but less than Sub 9 15 but less than Sub but less than Sub or greater NOTE Not Involved Wrapping Paper, folded, not rolled, and Gift Cards, Tags or Seals, see Note, item , in boxes 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 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 , in boxes 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. Subject 2, Page 2 of National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

3 Present Classification Provisions Concluded 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 Proposed Classification Provisions PAPER: subject to item Lining or Wrapping, crinkled, etc... Cancel; see item Wrapping, cloth-lined, not gummed, printed or not printed, etc... Cancel; see item 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 A-NEW 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 , sub Wrapping, rolled, decorative, see Note, item , less than 50 feet (600 inches) per roll, and Foil, etc... Cancel; see item NOTE Cancel; no further application NOTE Cancel; no further application Wrapping, NOI, other than corrugated, fluted or indented: Sub 1 In rolls less than 50 feet per roll, in boxes Sub 2 In rolls 50 feet or more per roll, or other than in rolls, in packages NOTE Cancel; no further application NOTE Cancel; no further application NOTE Cancel; no further application NOTE Cancel; no further application National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. Subject 2, Page 3 of 8

4 Proposed Classification Provisions Concluded PAPER ARTICLES GROUP: subject to item Paper, decorative, wrapping, rolled on cores or tubes, etc... Cancel; see item 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 , subject to Items 170 and 171 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Sub 1 Less than Sub 2 1 but less than Sub 3 2 but less than Sub 4 4 but less than Sub 5 6 but less than Sub 6 8 but less than Sub 7 10 but less than Sub 8 12 but less than Sub 9 15 but less than Sub but less than Sub or greater 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 Wrapping Paper, folded, not rolled, and Gift Cards, Tags or Seals, see Note, item , etc... Cancel; see item NOTE Cancel; no further application Paper or Paper-backed Foil, wrapping, etc... Cancel; see item NOTE Cancel; no further application Sets, gift wrap, consisting of KD flat boxes and wrapping paper or foil, etc... Cancel; see item Subject 2, Page 4 of National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

5 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 Gift Wrap Sets 2016 National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. Subject 2, Page 5 of 8

6 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 Study 1. 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) Proposed Subprovisions Density Range (pcf) Average Density (pcf) Decorative Gift Wrap ( & ) Wrapping Paper, NOI (151090, & ) Gift Wrap Sets (153850, , & ) N/A Sub Sub N/A 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. 1 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. Subject 2, Page 6 of National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

7 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 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 Information of record for wrapping paper, NOI, shows an overall range in density from 1.38 to 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 pcf and 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 Information of record for gift wrap sets shows a range in density from 1.23 to pcf, with an average density of 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 , , and , with reference to item Concurrently, item , which provides classes based on the CCSB s standard 11-5 Precedent for this approach can be found in Docket , 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 pcf with a significant concentration of density observations over 73% clustered around the overall average density of 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, National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. Subject 2, Page 7 of 8

8 subprovision density scale 6, 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 to direct the NMFC user to item , 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 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 , , , , , , and 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 , 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 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, Subject 2, Page 8 of National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.