The tariff classification of coin purses from China

NY I81663 May 17, 2002 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:341 I81663 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.31.6000 Joanna Russell Customs Administrator C/o The Donna Karan Company 600 Gotham Parkway Carlstadt, N.J. 07072 RE: The tariff classification of coin purses from China Dear Ms. Russell: In your letter dated May 14th, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted, identified as Style number R9928VO5, is a 100% leather coin purse. It measures 3 ½” W x 2”H and has a zipper enclosure that runs across the top of the purse. Attached to the purse by a closed metal ring is a key holder which consists of a 2 ¾” leather strap that runs from the closed ring on one end to a split metal ring on the other end to which keys are normally attached. The sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the coin purses will be 4202.31.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather, of composition leather, or of patent leather, other. The rate of duty will be eight per cent. 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