The tariff classification of a carrying case, suitcases and a tote bag from Mexico.

NY C85602 April 17, 1998 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 C85602 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.6090; 4202.12.4000; 4202.92.3031 Ms. Carolyn B. Malina Lands' End, Inc. 1 Lands' End Lane Dodgeville, WI 53595 RE: The tariff classification of a carrying case, suitcases and a tote bag from Mexico. Dear Ms. Malina: In your letter dated March 17, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted literature of five items with your request. They are as follows: Item 53516 is a carrying case for a lap top computer manufactured with an outer surface of 100 percent cotton canvas material. The case is said to be designed with a removable lap top sleeve. Items 53474, 42456 and 47853 are suitcases on wheels manufactured with an outer surface of 100 percent cotton canvas. Item 44197 is a 100 percent nylon stowaway tote bag with shoulder strap. It measures approximately 14 1/2(W) x 12"(H) x 8"(D). The applicable subheading for Item 53516, the lap top carrying case of 100 percent cotton canvas, will be 4202.92.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides in part for other bags and containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of cotton, other. The rate of duty will be 6.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Items 53474, 42456 and 47853, the suitcases on wheels of 100 percent cotton canvas, will be 4202.12.4000, HTSUSA, which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Item 44197, the shoulder tote of 100 percent nylon woven fabric, will be 4202.92.3031, HTSUSA, which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate will be 19 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division