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

N276484 June 20, 2016 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Christian Möller Isa-Traesko GmbH Oderstraße 9 24539 Neumunster RE: The tariff classification of a shopping-style tote bag from China Dear Mr. Möller: In your letter dated May 12, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample, which is being retained by this office. The submitted sample is a shopping-style tote bag constructed with an outer surface man-made textile material. The bag is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to personal effects during travel. The bag features an open top without a closure, two aluminum handles, and a textile-lined interior. The bag is of a durable construction and suitable for repetitive use. The applicable subheading for the tote bag 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, other, of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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.lazar@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division