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The tariff classification of a tote bag from China
Issued October 2, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.4500
Headings: 4202
Product description
The submitted sample (no style number), is a tote bag measuring approximately 16« x 13¬ x 9 inches. It has two carrying handles, one large compartment secured with a zipper, one secured interior compartment and a detachable shoulder strap. The bottom, straps, trim and one half of the bag is composed of plastic. The remaining portion of the sides is of nylon. Your sample is herein returned.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other.
Full text
PD B89791 October 2, 1997 CLA-2.1B:FO:G07 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Ms. Katherine Avanessians Mably International 14 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Vanessians: In your letter dated September 17, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted for our examination. The submitted sample (no style number), is a tote bag measuring approximately 16« x 13¬ x 9 inches. It has two carrying handles, one large compartment secured with a zipper, one secured interior compartment and a detachable shoulder strap. The bottom, straps, trim and one half of the bag is composed of plastic. The remaining portion of the sides is of nylon. Your sample is herein returned. The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other. The rate of duty will be 20% ad valorem. 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. Sincerely, Jon A. Batt Port Director Detroit, Michigan
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