The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

N061421 June 3, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Peter Salvato Import Community Group, Ltd. 131 East Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Mr. Salvato: In your letter dated May 18, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Tory Burch LLC. Style 22099072 is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic material. The bag is designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability to clothing and other personal effects during travel. It has a textile-lined main compartment with a zippered pocket and two open pockets on the sidewalls. The bag has an open top with a magnetic closure. It has two carrying handles, as well as, an adjustable, removable shoulder strap with metal clips at each end. It measures approximately 15” (W) x 15” (H) x 3” (D). Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on styles 22095053, 22095052, and 22099873. Your request for a classification ruling should include samples of each style. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. We are returning any related samples, exhibits, etc. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you. The applicable subheading for style 22099072 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