The tariff classification of a travel bag from China

N213361 April 17, 2012 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Miranda Zhou Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a travel bag from China Dear Ms. Zhou: In your letter dated April 3, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned to you. Style 75131 is a travel bag constructed with an outer surface of man-made textile material. It features a lined interior with an interior compartment that serves as a garment bag when the bag is in its fully open position. In its closed position the bag is designed as a duffle bag. It features two carrying handles and two exterior pockets. The bag measures approximately 21.5” (W) x 9” (D) x 14” (H). The applicable subheading for the style 75131 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, other, of man-made textile, other. The rate of duty will be 17.6% 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