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NY A86795

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August 27, 1996

CLA-2-39:RR:NC:TP:221 A86795

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3923.21.0090; 3923.29.0000

Ms. Marjorie S. Brenman
Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc.
21 South 5th St., Suite 735
Philadelphia, PA 19106

RE: The tariff classification of a metallized plastic loot bag from Mexico.

Dear Ms. Brenman:

In your letter dated August 14, 1996, on behalf of Unique Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

A sample bag was submitted with your letter. The bag is composed of metallized plastic sheeting. The type of plastic is not stated in your letter. The bag measures approximately 9 inches in height and 7 1/2 inches in width.

The applicable tariff provision for the bag, if it is composed of polyethylene, will be 3923.21.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics...sacks and bags, of polymers of ethylene, other. The general rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem.

The applicable tariff provision for the bag, if it is composed of a plastics material other than polyethylene, will be 3923.29.0000, HTS, 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.  This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 212-466-5580.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri
Director

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See also:

• Tariff No.: 3923.21.00 - Sacks and bags (including cones) for the conveyance or packing of goods, of polymers of ethylene
• Tariff No.: 3923.29.00 - Sacks and bags (including cones) for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than polymers of ethylene