CLA-2-39:S:N:N6:221 887379
Mr. George Schmidt
M & Q Plastic Products
1364 Welsh Road
North Wales, PA 19454
RE: The tariff classification of plastic lay-flat tubing and bags.
Dear Mr. Schmidt:
In your letter dated June 10, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Both the lay-flat tubing and the bags are composed of 100
percent polyamide resin, and will be used by the medical and dental
industries in the sterilization of instruments and utensils. The
lay-flat tubing will be imported in rolls, and the bags are pre-
cut. Although the bags will not be used to convey or package
goods, the bags are of the class or kind used to package or convey
goods. You did not state the country of origin in your letter.
The rates of duty provided below are those applicable to countries
eligible for Most Favored Nation treatment.
The applicable subheading for the lay-flat tubing will be
3917.32.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings
therefor...other. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bags will be 3923.29.0000,
HTS, which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of
goods, of plastics...sacks and bags, other. The rate of duty will
be 3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport