Meat Bag Tying Clips from China
Robust PVC clips for mechanical clipping machines that seal vacuum-packed meat portions in butcher and processing plants. They provide airtight closure when crimped by the device. These plastic fasteners fall under 3926.90.8500 for mechanical attaching clips.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include USDA or equivalent food contact certifications mandatory for meat packaging
• Document machine crimping pressure specs to validate mechanical suitability
• Prevent reclassification by avoiding 'manual clip' marketing language