The tariff classification of plastic storage bags from China

N251498 April 16, 2014 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5650 Mr. Neil Wollek Mallory Renee, Inc. 3651 N.W. 81st Street Miami, FL 33147 RE: The tariff classification of plastic storage bags from China Dear Mr. Wollek: In your letter dated March 13, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The two submitted samples are identified as “bags typically used to pack clothing, linens, and similar items while being stored under a bed or in a closet.” The bags are further identified as follows: Style# RU3457-1 – This item is made of non-woven polypropylene that is visibly coated or covered on both the external and internal sides with plastic material. It is rectangular in shape and has a zippered closure around three of the four ends. The item measures approximately 24” x 30½” and features a small webbed loop handle on one end. On that same end there is a round aperture that measures approximately 2½” in diameter and appears to be designed to allow for visibility of the contents that will be stored inside the bag when in use. The exterior and interior plastic material are both decorated with a floral design on a brown back drop. The name “Marshalls” is printed on two locations of the external surface of one long side, on one location of the external surface of the other long side and on two locations of the interior surface. Style# RU3456-1 – This item is cylindrical in shape. It features a zippered closure and two webbed loop carry handles on the top end. The main body of the bag is made of non-woven polypropylene that is visibly coated or covered on both the external and internal sides with plastic material. The top and bottom ends of the bag are made of woven polypropylene that is visibly coated or covered on both the external and internal sides with plastic material. The top and bottom ends of the bag measures approximately 21” in diameter and the bag measures approximately 17” from end to end. The exterior and interior plastic material are both decorated with a floral design on a brown back drop. The name “Marshalls” is printed on the external surface of the top end, the external surface of the bottom end, on three locations around the external surface of the body of the bag and on three locations of the interior surface. The applicable subheading for Style# RU3457-1 and Style# RU3456-1 will be 3924.90.5650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for …other household articles…of plastics: other: other…other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Gary Kalus at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division