The tariff classification of a backpack and a cosmetic bag from China
Issued November 12, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.4500
Headings: 4202
Product description
The submitted samples, #98-304 is a backpack and #98-373B is a cosmetic bag. The backpack measures approximately 12 x 7 x 4 inches with a braided drawstring closure and two straps which allow carriage on the back. It has a zipper around the circumference of the bag. When opened, an interior cavity provides a terry lined compartment. The cosmetic bag measures approximately 5« x 3¬ x 7 inches. It has one main compartment, a zippered top closure and a single handle. The outer surface of both items is clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Your samples are herein returned.
Full text
PD D83789 November 12, 1998 CLA-2-42:1B:CO:G07 D83789 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Mr. Edward J. Murray Paris Presents, Incorporated 3800 Swanson Court Gurnee, Illinois 60031-1261 RE: The tariff classification of a backpack and a cosmetic bag from China Dear Mr. Murray: In your letter dated September 28, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two samples were submitted for our examination. The submitted samples, #98-304 is a backpack and #98-373B is a cosmetic bag. The backpack measures approximately 12 x 7 x 4 inches with a braided drawstring closure and two straps which allow carriage on the back. It has a zipper around the circumference of the bag. When opened, an interior cavity provides a terry lined compartment. The cosmetic bag measures approximately 5« x 3¬ x 7 inches. It has one main compartment, a zippered top closure and a single handle. The outer surface of both items is clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Your samples are herein returned. The applicable subheading for the backpack (#98-304) and the cosmetic bag (#98-373B) 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 19% 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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