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The tariff classification of a lady's tote bag from thePhilippines.
Issued December 18, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4602.10.2940
Headings: 4602
Product description
The tariff classification of a lady's tote bag from thePhilippines.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the seagrass tote bag will be 4602.10.2940, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for luggage, handbags and flatgoods, whether or not lined.
Full text
NY 869267 December 18, 1991 CLA-2-:46:S:N:N3G:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4602.10.2940 Ms. Lorraine Dugan Associated Merchandising Corporation 1440 Broadway New York, N. Y. 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a lady's tote bag from the Philippines. Dear Ms. Dugan: In your letter of November 21, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling on a lady's tote bag. The submitted sample, style 3305, is a lady's tote bag measuring approximately 16" x 23", constructed of seagrass with a cotton textile lining. The bag has double handles made of bamboo, a wooden button with a leather toggle for closure and shoulder straps made of a man-made textile fiber. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the seagrass tote bag will be 4602.10.2940, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for luggage, handbags and flatgoods, whether or not lined...of plaiting materials...other, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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