Specialized Fruit Protection Bags Classified as Sacks Under Tariff Heading 48194000 with Unique Protective Coating Properties

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....AAR ruled that fruit protection bags manufactured from coated kraft paper with specialized protective properties are classifiable under Tariff Heading 48194000 for sacks and bags, not under Tariff Heading 4805. The bags, sealed on three sides and designed to fully enclose fruits, possess characteristics beyond standard paper products. The chemical coating and specific functional design distinguish them from uncoated paper, rendering them a specialized packaging item. Consequently, the product is subject to 18% taxation under the identified tariff classification.....