The tariff classification of a drawstring bag and toiletry bags from China

N110597 July 14, 2010 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889, 4202.92.4500 Alan J. Tanaka SST International 10415 S. La Cienega Blvd. P.O. Box 45347 Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring bag and toiletry bags from China Dear Mr. Tanaka: In your letter dated June 7, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Guthy-Renker Corporation. Your samples will be retained by this office. Style YB.BAG005 is a drawstring bag constructed of an organza textile material. The bag has main storage compartment with a drawstring closure and no additional features. It measures approximately 13” (W) x 10.5” (H) when opened. Style YB.BAG011 is a toiletry bag constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting material. It is designed to contain small personal effects, cosmetics, and toiletries during travel. The bag has a textile-lined storage compartment with an elastic band to hold a toothbrush, toiletries or cosmetic brushes in place. The bag has both a zipper closure and carrying handle. It measures approximately 9” (W) x 6” (H) x 2” (D). Style MT.BAG002 is a toiletry bag constructed of polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA) plastic sheeting that is nine mils in thickness. It is designed to contain small personal effects, cosmetics, and toiletries during travel. The bag has an unlined storage compartment with no additional features. It secures with three plastic snap closures at the top. The bag measures approximately 7” (W) x 6.25” (H) x 2” (D). The applicable subheading for style YB.BAG005 will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for styles YB.BAG011 and MT.BAG002 will be 4202.92.4500, 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