The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

N253476 June 9, 2014 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Denise Smalls Kohl’s Department Stores 1400 Broadway, 20th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Smalls: In your letter dated May 12, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample, which we are returning to you. Style AJCH341041 is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of a textile material. You state in your letter that the textile is 70% polyester and 30% cotton. The bag is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. The bag features two carrying handles that can also be used as shoulder straps. It measures approximately 14” (W) x 12” (H) x 5” (D). The applicable subheading for style AJCH341041 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 material, other, other, of man-made fibers, 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 vikki.lazaro@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division