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The tariff classification of a cotton tote bag from West Germany.
Issued December 22, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.1500
Headings: 4202
Product description
It is unlined and measures approximately 14 inches by 16 1/2 inches.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tote bag of 100 percent cotton woven fabric will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton.
Full text
NY 893001 December 22, 1993 CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 893001 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500 Mr. Homa Jr. Far Sondermaschinen Export Homa Yunfar Vor Buchhalden 6 D-72581 Dettingen/E. West Germany RE: The tariff classification of a cotton tote bag from West Germany. Dear Mr. Homa: In your letter dated November 29, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a cotton tote bag. The sample submitted, no style number indicated, is a double handle, open top, tote bag constructed of 100 percent cotton woven fabric. It is unlined and measures approximately 14 inches by 16 1/2 inches. The applicable subheading for the tote bag of 100 percent cotton woven fabric will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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