The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

N068999 August 11, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Lisa R. Collier Brand Science 313 E. Meeting Street P.O. Box 740 Dandridge, TN 37725 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Collier: In your letter dated July 14, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Style 3128 is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester textile material. It is designed to provide protection, portability, storage, and organization to clothing, sundry articles, or personal effects during travel. The bag has an open top, double webbed shoulder straps and a magnetic closure. The interior has a textile-lined storage compartment. It measures approximately 15” (W) x 14” (H) x 5” (D). The applicable subheading for style 3128 will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers, other. The rate of duty will be 17.6% 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