The tariff classification of portfolios from The People's Republic of China

DD 876202 July 28, 1992 CLA-2-42:DD:C:D III:GO8 876202 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.11.0030; 4202.12.2035 Mr. Thomas E. Bernstein Leeds Leather Products 4431 William Penn Highway Murrysville, Pennsylvania 15668 RE: The tariff classification of portfolios from The People's Republic of China Dear Mr. Bernstein: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : June 24, 1992 ON BEHALF OF : Leeds Leather Products DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Styles 1000-10 and 1000-13 are leather portfolios measuring (when closed) approximately 13.5 x 10.5 x 1 and 14.5 x 11 x 1.5 inches, respectively. Styles 0600-10 and 0600-13 are vinyl portfolios measuring (when closed) approximately 13.5 x 9.5 x 1 and 14 x 10.5 x 1.5 inches, respectively. HTS PROVISION : Styles 1000-10 and 1000-13 - Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers with an outer surface of leather, of composition leather, or of patent leather. Styles 0600-10 and 0600-13 - Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer of plastics, other. HTS SUBHEADING : 4202.11.0030, for styles 1000-10 and 1000-13 4202.12.2035, for styles 0600-10 and 0600-13 RATE OF DUTY : 8 percent ad valorem for styles 1000- 10 and 1000-13 20 percent ad valorem for styles 0600- 10 and 0600-13 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, D. Lynn Gordon District Director, Miami District