3920.20.00.15 - Strip put up in packaging for use as decorative or gift-wrapping ribbon

This HTS classification, 3920.20.00.15, specifically covers strip made from polymers of propylene that are intended for use as decorative or gift-wrapping ribbon and are presented in packaging suitable for such retail purposes. These strips are characterized by their noncellular, unreinforced, and unlaminated nature, meaning they are solid plastic films without any additional layers or supporting materials. The key determinant for classification here is the specific presentation and intended end-use as ribbon for decorative or gift-wrapping applications.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 3920.20.00.20, also designated for "Gift wrap." While both relate to gift-wrapping materials, this specific code (3920.20.00.15) is reserved for the **strip** form when specifically packaged for use as decorative ribbon. The broader "Gift wrap" category may encompass other forms or presentations of plastic gift-wrapping materials not exclusively defined as ribbon strips. The remaining sibling, 3920.20.00.55, serves as a residual category for other propylene polymer strips not meeting the specific criteria of decorative ribbon or gift wrap.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise interpretation of "strip put up in packaging for use as decorative or gift-wrapping ribbon." Examples of items falling under this heading would include rolls of plastic ribbon commonly found in craft or stationery stores, packaged and marketed for tying gifts or for decorative purposes. The material must be primarily composed of polymers of propylene, and the presentation should clearly indicate its function as decorative ribbon.