The tariff classification of a shopping bag from the Philippines

NY M86495 October 5, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:N3:341 M86495 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Mr. Gerry Clonaris GBC Market Line Inc. 1346 Weymouth Lane Charlotte, NC 28270 RE: The tariff classification of a shopping bag from the Philippines Dear Mr. Clonaris: In your letter dated September 5, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a shopping-style tote bag wholly made-up of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, which we assume is not coated. It features two carrying handles and is designed to contain personal effects and accessories during travel. The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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% 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 4202.92.3031 falls within textile category designation 670. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the "Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas" which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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 Vikki Lazaro at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division