The tariff classification of a tote bag from Italy

N036042 September 18, 2008 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Melissa Fox Barthco International, Inc. 5101 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112-1404 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from Italy Dear Ms. Fox: In your letter dated August 13, 2008 on behalf of Gucci, America, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested. Style 197022FT0FG is a tote bag constructed of 73% cotton and 27% spandex wholly covered on the external surface with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting. The bag is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. It has a main textile-lined interior compartment with a metal zipper pocket and two open pockets on the sidewalls. The bag secures with a top metal zipper closure and has two carrying handles. It measures approximately 16” (W) x 16” (H) x 7” (D). The applicable subheading for style 197022FT0FG will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sport, and similar bags, with outer surface of plastic sheeting material, 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