The tariff classification of a travel bag from China.
Issued June 23, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.4500
Headings: 4202
Product description
You state the bag will be used for the transportation of life jackets and accessories on boats and yachts. The bag has an exterior surface of a sheeting of plastic and has a carry handle of nylon webbing on each side exterior. The interior of the bag in unlined and consists of a single compartment with no additional features. A full-width zippered closure secures the opening of the bag.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for "Safety Gear PVC Bag" will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, other.
Full text
NY F88674 June 23, 2000 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:F88674 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Mr. Ricky Villena H.L.M. Intertrans Corp. 5567 Northwest 72nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33166 RE: The tariff classification of a travel bag from China. Dear Mr. Villena: In your letter dated May 25th, 2000, on behalf of LNS Group, DBA I.M.R., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request is identified as "Safety Gear PVC Bag" (a style number was not provided). You state the bag will be used for the transportation of life jackets and accessories on boats and yachts. The bag has an exterior surface of a sheeting of plastic and has a carry handle of nylon webbing on each side exterior. The interior of the bag in unlined and consists of a single compartment with no additional features. A full-width zippered closure secures the opening of the bag. The applicable subheading for "Safety Gear PVC Bag" will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 212-637-7091. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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