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The tariff classification of luggage from China.
Issued September 20, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.12.2050
Headings: 4202
Product description
The submitted sample, style #5/7003, is a wheeled carry-on luggage constructed of black cow leather and black 600D PVC. This luggage features zip pockets on the front and back, a two buckle closure, top and side carry handles and an adjustable retractable pull handle. Your sample will be returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the luggage, style #5/7003, will be 4202.12.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers: with outer surface of plastic or of textile materials: with outer surface of plastic, other (than structured, rigid on all sides): trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers.
Full text
PD A87335 September 20, 1996 CLA-2-42:K:TC:C7:G21 A87335 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.2050 Ms. Ginny Yanakopulos Manufacturing Production Coordinator Wilsons The Leather Experts 400 Highway 169 South, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55426-1132 RE: The tariff classification of luggage from China. Dear Ms. Yanakopulos: In your letter dated August 29, 1996, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, style #5/7003, is a wheeled carry-on luggage constructed of black cow leather and black 600D PVC. This luggage features zip pockets on the front and back, a two buckle closure, top and side carry handles and an adjustable retractable pull handle. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the luggage, style #5/7003, will be 4202.12.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers: with outer surface of plastic or of textile materials: with outer surface of plastic, other (than structured, rigid on all sides): trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers. The duty rate will be 20% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations. 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, Thomas Mattina Area Director JFK Airport
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