The tariff classification of a travel bag from China

N072381 September 2, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Kathy Trotta Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 RE: The tariff classification of a travel bag from China Dear Ms. Trotta: In your letter dated August 11, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Style EM4735 is a travel bag constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester textile material. It is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to personal effects during travel. The bag has an unlined zippered compartment with no additional features. The front exterior has two separate flap pockets which secure with hook-and-loop closures. It has an adjustable webbed belt that is worn around the waist and secures with a plastic clip. The travel bag measures approximately 10” (W) x 6.5” (H) x 1” (D). The applicable subheading for style EM4735 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 duty rate will be 17.6 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