9902.12.48 - Drawstring bags with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, such bags of nylon, presented packaged in sets of 5 bags per set and labeled for retail sale, each bag with capacity of less than 1 liter in volume (provided for in subheading 4202.92.91)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.12.48, specifically covers drawstring bags that meet a precise set of criteria. The bags must have an outer surface made from sheeting of either plastic or textile materials. Crucially, these bags are presented packaged in sets of five, clearly labeled for retail sale. Furthermore, each individual bag must have a volume capacity of less than one liter. The primary material of these bags is nylon. This classification is temporary, falling under Chapter 99, which deals with temporary legislation and trade agreement modifications.
As a specific temporary provision, this category differentiates itself from the broader classifications found in earlier chapters of the HTS, such as Chapters 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) or Chapter 42 (Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags, wallets, etc.). While the bags themselves might conceptually fall under a permanent HTS classification (indicated as subheading 4202.92.91), this 9900 series code represents a specific, likely duty-related or quantity-controlled, import treatment. It is essential to note that the "parent context" of Section XXII signifies that this classification is subject to special customs provisions, not standard product-based duty rates.
Since HTS code 9902.12.48 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific classification. The detailed description provided for this code precisely defines the scope of goods covered. Therefore, classification into this category is dependent on a direct match to all the stipulated conditions: nylon drawstring bags, packaged in sets of five for retail, each under one liter in volume, and featuring an outer surface of plastic or textile sheeting. Any deviation from these specific requirements would necessitate classification under a different, potentially permanent, HTS code.