The tariff classification of shopping tote from China

N015981 August 22, 2007 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:N3:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Ms. Annie Chik A.C.T. Logistics, Inc. 147-39 175th Street, Room 217 Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of shopping tote from China Dear Ms. Chik: In your letter dated August 17, 2007, you requested a classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being retained by this office. The sample submitted is not identified by style number. The item is a double handle, shopping bag designed to contain personal effects during travel. It is made up of polyethylene strips wholly covered on the exterior surface with plastic sheeting. The interior is unlined and consists of a single compartment with no additional features. It measures approximately 16"(H) x 12"(W) x 6.5” (D). The applicable subheading for the shopping bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent 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