The tariff classification of a toiletry bag from China.

NY L82951 August 12, 2005 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 L82951 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Ms. Patti Cordo, Director of Import American Cargo Express, Inc. 435 Division Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201 RE: The tariff classification of a toiletry bag from China. Dear Ms. Cordo: In your letter dated July 25, 2005, you requested a classification ruling for a toiletry bag. The sample submitted is not identified by style number. The item is a traveling bag similar to a zippered toiletry bag in size and construction. You have indicated that the intended use for the article is to be used by physicians to hold drug samples. It is manufactured with an exterior surface of velvet man-made fiber textile material. The bag features a single, textile-lined interior compartment with no additional features. It measures approximately 8”(W) x 6”(H) x 2”(D). It is secured by means of a top zippered closure. The applicable subheading for the toiletry bag will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), 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 17.6 percent ad valorem. HTS 4202.92.3031 falls within textile category designation 670. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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