The tariff classification of a pet carrier from Bangladesh

N198198 January 20, 2012 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.6091 Carolyn B. Malina Lands’ End, Inc. 5A Lands’ End Lane Location #5a3-059 Dodgeville, WI 53595 RE: The tariff classification of a pet carrier from Bangladesh Dear Ms. Malina: In your letter dated December 9, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned to you. Style 413885 is a pet carrier constructed of 100% cotton textile material. The article is designed to transport a dog or other small pet. The interior compartment has a cushion on the bottom floor. It has a partial zipper at the top opening and a side opening for the animal’s head. It has two carrying straps. The carrier measures approximately 16” (W) x 8” (D) x 12” (H). The applicable subheading for style 413885 will be 4202.92.6091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides in part, for other bags and containers, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.3 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division