The tariff classification of card carrying cases from Hong Kong

NY H86492 January 7, 2002 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:341 H86492 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Mr. Garth Pauley 140 E. North Street Worthington, Ohio 43058 RE: The tariff classification of card carrying cases from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Pauley: In your letter dated December 20th, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The request is on behalf of Statcard Entertainment. A sample of Style 800001 “Smart Trading Card Case” has been submitted.. It is a 100% Polyurethane coated plastic card carrying case with a full zipper method of closure. The plastic inserts inside are specifically designed to hold twelve "X-Treme Sport Smart Trading Cards”. The sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the card case will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cases or containers with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 18.1% ad valorem for 2002. 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 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division