3923.21.00.85 - Polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) with handles (including drawstrings), with no length or width shorter than 6 inches (152.4 mm) or longer than 40 inches (1,016 mm)

This HTS classification, 3923.21.00.85, specifically covers polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) that are designed with handles, which may include drawstrings for closure. A key defining characteristic for goods falling under this subheading is their size: neither the length nor the width of the bag can be shorter than 6 inches (152.4 mm), nor can either dimension exceed 40 inches (1,016 mm). This category is intended for the commercial distribution of retail goods, distinguishing them from smaller packaging or industrial sacks.

This subheading differentiates itself from its sibling, 3923.21.00.80, which is reserved for polyethylene bags where no single side exceeds 75 mm in length. It also stands apart from the "Other" sibling category (3923.21.00.95), which would encompass polyethylene bags that do not meet the specific size criteria or handle/drawstring features outlined here. The focus for 3923.21.00.85 is therefore on medium to large-sized retail carrier bags with integrated carrying mechanisms.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to detail. Therefore, classification into 3923.21.00.85 relies solely on the precise fulfillment of the material (polyethylene), construction (bags with handles/drawstrings), and dimensional specifications provided in its description. This ensures that only PRCBs meeting these exact criteria are classified here, facilitating accurate customs reporting and duty assessment.