The tariff classification of a wallet from China

N071080 September 1, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.32.1000 Sandra Kobs Kohl’s Department Stores N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 RE: The tariff classification of a wallet from China Dear Ms. Kobs: In your letter dated July 31, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you as requested. Style HB19608G is a wallet constructed of textile material that is coated on the majority of the outer surface with polyurethane (PU) plastic sheeting. The wallet is designed to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to its contents. Its interior consists of a billfold section, a zippered center compartment and business/credit card slots. The wallet has a top zipper closure and measures approximately 8” (W) x 4” (H) x 1” (D). The applicable subheading for style HB19608G will be 4202.32.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, of reinforced or laminated plastics. The rate of duty will be 12.1 cents/kg plus 4.6 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