The tariff classification of a wallet from Taiwan or China

NY M86543 October 6, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:N3:341 M86543 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.32.2000 Ms. Julie Wang Success System Services 923 East Valley Boulevard, #268 San Gabriel, CA 91776 RE: The tariff classification of a wallet from Taiwan or China Dear Ms. Wang: In your letter dated September 11, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Mirage Import, Inc. The submitted sample is a child’s novelty wallet wholly made-up with an outer surface of a sheeting of plastic. It features a compartment for bills, photo holders, and a change pocket with a snap closure. The applicable subheading for the wallet will be 4202.32.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides, in part, for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with an outer surface of plastic sheeting, other. The rate of duty will be 20% 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/. 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