The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

N061197 June 18, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Charles Spoto Alba Wheels Up International 150-30 132nd Avenue, Suite 208 Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Mr. Spoto: In your letter dated May 13, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Corporate Edge. You sample is being retained by our office. Style “Mizani” is a tote bag constructed of 100% cotton textile material laminated on the outer surface with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting material. The bag is designed to provide storage, organization, protection, and portability to clothing and other personal effects during travel. It has a storage compartment with no additional features and an open top. The bag has double webbed carrying handles and measures approximately 13.5” (W) x 14.5” (W) x 5” (D). The applicable subheading for style “Mizani” 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