The tariff classification of polyethylene bags without handles from China

N253256 May 30, 2014 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N2:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.21.0095 Ms. Tinglea Su Garuda Packaging Corporation 107-24 71st Road, Suite 15D Forest Hills, New York 11375 RE: The tariff classification of polyethylene bags without handles from China Dear Ms. Su: In your letter dated May 8, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The products are identified as low density clear polyethylene plastic bags without handles. Pictures were provided in lieu of actual samples. You state that the bags are available in sizes ranging from 4” x 2” x 8” to 12” x 8” x 30” with a film thickness gauge of .7mils to 1.75mils. The bags have heat sealed bottoms and flat openings. The applicable subheading for the polyethylene bags will be 3923.21.0095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics…sacks and bags: of polymers of ethylene…other: other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent 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 Joan Mazzola at joan.m.mazzola@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division