The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

N252542 May 7, 2014 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Sandy Pray Camuto Group 100 Highland Drive Westampton, NJ 08060 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Pray: In your letter dated April 14, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample, which we are returning to you. Style VC-CRIS-SA1 is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester textile material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined interior compartment with one zippered pocket and three open pockets on the interior walls. It features an open top with a snap closure, two carrying handles, and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. It measures approximately 15” (W) x 10.25” (H) x 3” (D). The applicable subheading for style VC-CRIS-SA1 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, of man-made fibers, other. The rate of duty will be 17.6 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 vikki.lazaro@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division