The tariff classification of a backpack and lanyard from China.

NY R02991 December 30, 2005 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 R02991 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3020; 6307.90.9889 Mr. Robert A. Wilkinson Livingston International Trade Services, Inc. 6390 Orion Road Rochester Hills, MI 48306 RE: The tariff classification of a backpack and lanyard from China. Dear Mr. Wilkinson: In your letter dated December 15, 2005, on behalf of Kangourou Media, Inc., you requested a classification ruling for a backpack and lanyard. You have submitted literature of two items with your request identified as style numbers BG-006 “Convertible Bag” and NG-007 “Neck Strap” (lanyard). The items consist of a backpack manufactured of nylon mesh textile material with a bottom panel that appears to be a woven fabric and a lanyard of nylon woven fabric. The lanyard features an easy clip-on hook with spring loaded swivel hook. It is assumed that the lanyard is imported with nothing attached to the clip. The applicable subheading for the backpack will be 4202.92.3020, 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, backpacks. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the lanyard will be 6307.90.9889, HTS, which provides for other made up articles of textile, other. The duty rate will be 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. HTS 4202.92.3020 falls within textile category designation 670. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Kevin Gorman at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division