CBP Ruling N162930 — The tariff classification of twist ties

Tariff classification

Headings: 5609

Product description

You submitted an assortment of three versions of a product called Poly-Twist®. They are what is commonly referred to as twist ties, used to close plastic bags. Each tie is 4-5 mm in width and the samples are 4 inches in length. Each twist tie is made of a man-made fiber monofilament (polyolefin) measuring not over 1 mm in diameter; the monofilament meets the dimensional requirements of textile yarn contained in Section XI, Legal Note 1(g), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). In each of the samples, it is the monofilament that allows the twist tie to be bent and twisted. In two of the ties, Poly-Twist All Plastic Spool Tie and Poly-Twist Cut Tie, the monofilament is covered via lamination in a styrenic plastic, dyed in various colors to match the customer’s requirements. In the third sample, Poly-Twist Plastic/Paper Spool Tie, the monofilament is laminated on one side by the styrenic plastic and on the other by Kraft paper. Your specification sheet indicates the spooled items will be in lengths of 2000 and 5000 feet, while the cut version will be in lengths of 3-1/2” to 12”, with longer lengths available upon request.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this product will be 5609.00.3000, HTSUS, which provides for articles of yarn, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included, of man-made fibers.

Full text

N162930 May 17, 2011 CLA-2-56:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.3000 Ms. Stacy Fricke Bedford Industries 1659 Rowe Avenue P.O. Box 39 Worthington, MN 56187-0039 RE: The tariff classification of twist ties Dear Ms. Fricke: In your letter dated April 22, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted an assortment of three versions of a product called Poly-Twist®. They are what is commonly referred to as twist ties, used to close plastic bags. Each tie is 4-5 mm in width and the samples are 4 inches in length. Each twist tie is made of a man-made fiber monofilament (polyolefin) measuring not over 1 mm in diameter; the monofilament meets the dimensional requirements of textile yarn contained in Section XI, Legal Note 1(g), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). In each of the samples, it is the monofilament that allows the twist tie to be bent and twisted. In two of the ties, Poly-Twist All Plastic Spool Tie and Poly-Twist Cut Tie, the monofilament is covered via lamination in a styrenic plastic, dyed in various colors to match the customer’s requirements. In the third sample, Poly-Twist Plastic/Paper Spool Tie, the monofilament is laminated on one side by the styrenic plastic and on the other by Kraft paper. Your specification sheet indicates the spooled items will be in lengths of 2000 and 5000 feet, while the cut version will be in lengths of 3-1/2” to 12”, with longer lengths available upon request. The applicable subheading for this product will be 5609.00.3000, HTSUS, which provides for articles of yarn, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included, of man-made fibers. The general rate of duty will be 4.5% 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 the 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

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