The tariff classification of a drawstring bag from China

N004329 January 10, 2007 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Traci Manuel Virgo III 766 Knox Court Yardley, PA 19067 RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring bag from China Dear Ms. Manuel: In your letter dated December 8, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a bag constructed of flocked woven textile fabric. The panel is folded and sewn closed along the side and bottom. It features a drawstring cord closure. Printed on one side are the words “GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE.” It measures approximately 8” x 4”. You state that you intend to import a 5” x 4.5” version of this bag as well. The bags will be used to pack chocolate bars to sell at retail. The applicable subheading for the bag will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division