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8151471995-10-18New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of plastic bags from China.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced

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Primary HTS Code

3923.21.0090

$234.4M monthly imports

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30 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of plastic bags from China.

Ruling Text

NY 815147 October 18, 1995 CLA-2-39:R:N6:221 815147 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.21.0090; 3923.29.0000 Mr. Daniel F. Angevine Excel International Co. 147-48 182 Street Jamaica, NY 11413 RE: The tariff classification of plastic bags from China. Dear Mr. Angevine: In your letter dated September 20, 1995, on behalf of New Long Trading Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples are T-shirt style merchandise bags, of plastics, with heat sealed edges. The applicable subheading for the merchandise bags, when made of polymers of ethylene, will be 3923.21.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, sacks and bags, of polymers of ethylene, other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the merchandise bags, when made of polymers other than ethylene, will be 3923.29.0000, HTS, which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, sacks and bags, of other plastics. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-466-5580. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division