The tariff classification of a shopping-style tote bag from China

N239780 April 16, 2013 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.9000 Ron Kerr Gunther Mele Limited 30 Craig Street Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3R 7J1 RE: The tariff classification of a shopping-style tote bag from China Dear Mr. Kerr In your letter dated March 14, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample, which is being returned to you. Your sample, which was submitted without a style number, is a small shopping-style tote bag. It is constructed with an outer surface of paper that is reinforced with textile yarns. It has textile reinforced seams, two textile handles, one unlined interior compartment, and an unsecured top opening. The bag is of a durable construction and suitable for repetitive use. The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides in part, for other containers and cases, other, 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division