The tariff classification of a passport holder from China

NY M86584 October 26, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:N3:341 M86584 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a passport holder from China Dear Ms. Davidson: In your undated letter that was received in this office on September 27, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a passport case, identified as SKU 37381 & 38382, which is constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization for a passport and other travel documents. The item measures approximately 9 ¾”(W) x 6”(H). It features a storage compartment for paper currency, four credit card slots, and two additional interior pockets. The applicable subheading for the passport holder will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers or cases, of sheeting of plastics. The rate of duty 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/. 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