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N2706942015-12-02New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of PVC plastic bags from China

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

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Primary HTS Code

3923.29.0000

$31.9M monthly imports

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10 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of PVC plastic bags from China

Ruling Text

N270694 December 2, 2015 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N2:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.29.0000 Richard Fantasia Savino Del Bene USA, Inc. 1905 S. Mount Prospect Road, Unit D Des Plaines, IL 60018 RE: The tariff classification of PVC plastic bags from China Dear Mr. Fantasia: In your letter dated November 11, 2015, on behalf of Z. One Concept USA, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples were provided. The merchandise at issue consists of two styles of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic bags that you indicate will be used to package hair care products for sale to the consumer. The bags are constructed of clear PVC plastic sheeting with heat sealed seams and incorporate an oval cut-out carrying handle and a zipper closure. The bags, which bear the logo of the hair care products they will carry, are not of a kind sold on their own at retail, nor are they intended for reuse. The smaller of the two samples measures 9" (W) x 12" (L) x 2" (D), while the larger measures 12" (W) x 12" (L) x 4" (D). The applicable subheading for the PVC plastic bags will be 3923.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics…: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of other plastics. The rate of duty will be 3% 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 Evan Conceicao at evan.m.conceicao@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division