The tariff classification of a tote bag from France

N051540 March 10, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Anne Amice Qualcham, LLC. 10449 Whitebridge Lane St. Louis, MO 63141 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from France Dear Ms. Amice: In your letter dated February 10, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested. Style SAC CAB GM is a cotton tote bag coated on the outer surface with a plastic sheeting material. The tote bag is designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability for clothing and other personal effects during travel. It has a large interior compartment with a cotton canvas hanging zippered pocket and no additional features. The bag has a flap with a snap closure and double carrying handles. It measures approximately 17” (W) x 17” (H) x 7” (D). The applicable subheading for style SAC CAB GM 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 sheeting of plastic, 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