N221792 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an unfinished bag holder from China

Issued June 29, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6307.90.9889

Headings: 6307

Product description

You submitted a sample of an unfinished holder/dispenser for plastic bags. The holder is made up of 65% polyester and 35% cotton woven textile fabric. It is 17” long and 8-1/2” wide lying flat. It has elastic strips inserted into both ends with a 4-1/2” hanging loop on one end. One seam is opened and unfinished. When the dispenser is finished, plastic bags can be stuffed inside until needed and then pulled through the bottom for use.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the unfinished holder for plastic bags will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other.

Full text

N221792 June 29, 2012 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Ms. Kim Roebke Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd. 1501 North Mittel Boulevard Wood Dale, IL 60191 RE: The tariff classification of an unfinished bag holder from China Dear Ms. Roebke: In your letter dated June 12, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Industries for the Blind Incorporated, of West Allis, Wisconsin. You submitted a sample of an unfinished holder/dispenser for plastic bags. The holder is made up of 65% polyester and 35% cotton woven textile fabric. It is 17” long and 8-1/2” wide lying flat. It has elastic strips inserted into both ends with a 4-1/2” hanging loop on one end. One seam is opened and unfinished. When the dispenser is finished, plastic bags can be stuffed inside until needed and then pulled through the bottom for use. The applicable subheading for the unfinished holder for plastic bags will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile 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 the World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Your sample will be returned. 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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