The tariff classification of a passport holder from China

N021693 January 29, 2008 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a passport holder from China Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated January 3, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being retained by this office. The item submitted is identified as style number 63640. It is a bi-fold passport holder constructed with an outer surface of polyurethane (PU) sheeting material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization for a passport, identification, and other travel documents. The interior features two credit card slots, and two additional pockets. It measures approximately 4” (W) x 5.5” (H) in its folded condition. The applicable subheading for the passport holder will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides in part, for other bags and containers, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 17.6 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