The tariff classification of carry bags from China

NY M85362 August 17, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 M85362 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 Ms. Jane Jewett Talus Corp. 470 Riverside Street Portland, ME 04103 RE: The tariff classification of carry bags from China Dear Ms. Jewett: In your letter dated July 19, 2006, you requested a classification ruling for carrying bags. Your samples are being returned as requested. You have identified the three submitted samples as SnapSacks. The three items are carrying bags with an outer surface of man-made textile fibers. Style numbers were not submitted. The first is in the shape of mini-golf bag and measures approximately 8” (H) x 4” (W) x 2” (D). The second is in the shape of a mini-backpack and measures approximately 6.5” (H) x 5” (W) x 2” (D). The third is in the shape of a mini-backpack and measures 4” (H) x 3” (W) x 1.5 (D). Each item features a carabineer fastener and is designed for repetitive reuse as well as storage, protection, organization and portability. The applicable subheading for the carry bags will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides in part, for other bags and containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 17.6% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. HTSUS 4202.92.9026 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 www.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 341 at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division