The tariff classification of polypropylene bags from China.

N085055 December 7, 2009 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.29.0000 Mr. Kenneth K. Uyemura Customs Clearance Int’l, Inc. 880 Apollo Street, #334 El Segundo, CA 90245 RE: The tariff classification of polypropylene bags from China. Dear Mr. Uyemura: In your letter dated November 18, 2009, on behalf of International Giftware Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples were provided with your letter. The bags are composed of clear polypropylene plastic sheeting. They are not printed and do not have handles. The bags are 1.2 mils in thickness and range in size from 3 inches by 5 inches to 24 inches by 30 inches. The non-sealable versions of the bags have an open top. The sealable versions of the bags have an open top with a fold-over flap with an adhesive strip protected with a peel off plastic backing. The bags are of a type used for packaging. The applicable subheading for the polypropylene 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…of other plastics. The general 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 (646) 733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division