The tariff classification of laptop cases from China

N233558 October 2, 2012 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.6091 Tamra Parks Targus 1211 North Miller Street Anaheim, CA 92806 RE: The tariff classification of laptop cases from China Dear Ms. Parks: In your letter dated September 14, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your samples are being returned to you. Style TTS00104US is a laptop case constructed with an outer surface that is predominately of cotton textile material. The case features plastic sheeting trim. However, the essential character is imparted by the textile material, General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b) noted. The case is designed, sized, and marketed to provide storage, protection, and portability to a laptop computer. The case is specially shaped to hold one laptop computer. It features a textile-lined storage compartment and a flap with a magnetic closure on the front exterior. The rear exterior has an open pocket across the width and secures with a hook-and-loop closure. It measures appropriately 14” (W) x 10” (H). Style TTS00504US is a laptop case constructed with an outer surface that is predominately of cotton textile material. The case features plastic sheeting trim. However, the essential character is imparted by the textile material, GRI 3(b) noted. It is designed, sized, and marketed to provide storage, protection, and portability to a laptop computer. The case is specially shaped to hold one laptop computer. It features a textile-lined storage compartment and a flap with a magnetic closure on the front exterior. The case has both an adjustable, removable webbed shoulder strap and a carrying strap located at the rear exterior. It measures approximately 14” (W) x 10” (H) x 1.25” (D). The applicable subheading for both laptop cases will be 4202.92.6091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for in part, for other bags and containers, of cotton, other. 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