The tariff classification of a beach pouch from China

N253604 June 11, 2014 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Suzanne Lagay Kay Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. 555 Prospect Street Metuchen, NJ 08840-2293 RE: The tariff classification of a beach pouch from China Dear Ms. Lagay Kay: In your letter dated May 15, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample, which we are returning to you. The submitted sample is a beach pouch constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester textile material. The pouch is designed to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to a swimsuit and other related accessories during travel. The pouch has one plastic-lined storage compartment and a zipper closure across the top. It is of a durable construction and suitable for repetitive use. It measures approximately 12” (W) x 8” (H). The applicable subheading for the beach pouch 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 sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, 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