The tariff classification of toiletry bags from China

N072385 September 3, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Kathy Trotta Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 RE: The tariff classification of toiletry bags from China Dear Ms. Trotta: In your letter dated August 11, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being retained by our office. Style EM4740 consists of two toiletry bags of different sizes constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting. They are each designed to contain small personal effects, cosmetics, and toiletries during travel. Each bag has an unlined storage compartment with no additional features and a top nylon zipper closure. The larger toiletry bag measures approximately 8.5” (W) x 7” (H) and the smaller toiletry bag measures approximately 7” (W) x 5” (H). The applicable subheading for style EM4740 will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 20 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