The tariff classification of shopper/tote bags from China.

NY G87642 March 1, 2001 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 G87642 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Ms. Bea O’Halloran Foreign Trade Zone P.O. Box 613307 Dallas, TX 75261-3307 RE: The tariff classification of shopper/tote bags from China. Dear Ms. O’Halloran: In your letter dated February 22, 2001, on behalf of Liberty of London Gift, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling for shopper/tote bags. The samples submitted are identified as small, medium and large “City Bags”. The items are open top, double handle, shopper/tote bags designed to contain daily purchases and other personal effects during travel. The bags are manufactured of a cotton printed and/or floral fabric covered on the exterior with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheeting. The exterior surface is of plastic sheeting. Each bag has a textile interior lining and a back wall zippered pocket with no additional features. Their size ranges from approximately 10”(H) x 9”(W) x 5”(D) to 14”(W) x 16 ½”(H) x 4”(D). Your samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the shopper/ tote bags will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other. The rate of duty will be 20 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 212-637-7091. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division