The tariff classification of a convertible garment/laundry bag from China

N257278 September 30, 2014 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Ms. Jacquelyn Votra Trans-Border Global Freight Systems 2103 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151 RE: The tariff classification of a convertible garment/laundry bag from China Dear Ms. Votra: In your letter dated September 11, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Cleaner’s Supply, Incorporated, of Conklin, New York. You have submitted photographs of a product you call a Converta Bag, item #8217. The household convertible laundry and storage bag is made up of non-woven polypropylene textile fabric. When the item is used as a laundry bag to hold dirty clothing in the home, a drawstring closes the Converta Bag near the top. For cleaned clothing, the Converta Bag drawstring is pulled completely open. The Converta Bag can now be used as a garment bag. Cleaned clothing on hangers can be placed inside through the top. The hanger loops are pushed through a small opening, then the sides of the bag are crossed over and closed. The applicable subheading for the Converta Bag item #8217, will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% 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 Mitchel Bayer at mitchel.s.bayer@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division