The tariff classification of tote bags from China

N059624 June 1, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500 Amy Bloom Life Is Good 283 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02115 RE: The tariff classification of tote bags from China Dear Ms. Bloom: In your letter dated May 1, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples will be returned as requested. Style S10-AA1030 is a tote bag, with a removable envelope-shaped pouch, constructed of 100% cotton canvas textile material. For classification purposes, the tote bag and pouch are considered a set with the tote bag imparting the essential character. Both the tote bag and pouch are designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability to personal effects during travel. The tote bag has an unlined main compartment and an open top with double carrying handles. The bag measures approximately 15” (W) x 10.5” (H) x 4.5” (D). Style S10-AA1047 is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of 100% cotton canvas textile material. It is designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability to personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined main compartment with no additional features. It has a top zipper closure and double webbed carrying handles. The bag measures approximately 17” (W) x 14.5” (H) x 4” (D). The applicable subheading for styles S10-AA1030 and S10-AA1047 will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.3 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