The tariff classification of a tote bag from India

N300790 October 22, 2018 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.2000 Peter M. Zubrin, Esq. STTAS 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 400 Southfield, MI 48034 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from India Dear Mr. Zubrin: In your letter dated September 19, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Papier-Mettler KG. You have submitted a sample which will be returned to you under separate cover. The subject merchandise, a reusable shopping-style tote bag, is constructed with an outer surface of 100 percent jute canvas fabric. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to personal effects during travel. The bag has an unlined storage compartment without additional features. It has an open top, two carrying handles, and a reinforced bottom. The bag folds flat and, when opened, measures approximately 19.5” (w) x 14” (h) x 11” (d). It is of a durable construction and suitable for repetitive use. The applicable subheading for the jute tote bag will be 4202.92.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, other. The rate of duty will be 5.7 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 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.lazaro@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division