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8846961993-05-04New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of trash bags from China.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced

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Primary HTS Code

3923.21.0090

$211.0M monthly imports

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Ruling Age

33 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of trash bags from China.

Ruling Text

NY 884696 May 4, 1993 CLA-2-39:S:N:N6:221 884696 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.21.0090 Mr. Chu Kim Wong New Shun Hing Corp. 6211 8th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 RE: The tariff classification of trash bags from China. Dear Mr. Wong: In your letter dated March 31, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The trash bags are composed of high density polyethylene. As you requested, the samples are being returned. The applicable subheading for the trash bags 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. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport