The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

N165868 June 8, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Valerie Ficarelle Woltmann & Bonventre, Inc. 159 Doughty Boulevard Inwood, NY 11096 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Ficarelle: In your letter received by this office on May 13, 2011, on behalf of Jonathan Adler, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Item # 9104 is a cotton canvas tote bag coated on the outer surface with a polyurethane sheeting material. The tote bag is designed to provide storage, organization, protection, and portability to clothing and other personal effects during travel. It has a large, textile lined interior compartment with one zippered pocket and two open pockets. The tote bag has a snap-closure and two carrying handles. The bag measures approximately 16.5" (W) x 14.5" (H) x 5" (D). The applicable subheading for Item # 9104 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% 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