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The tariff classification of a handbag from the U.K.
Issued October 26, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.22.8080
Headings: 4202
Product description
The interior of the bag consists of a single compartment with no additional features. Two self-material handles are sewn to the top of the bag. The top opening is not secured by a closure. A style number was not submitted with your request. This handbag is subject to the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the handbag of 100% wool will be 4202.22.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder straps…with outer surface of textile materials…other.
Full text
NY G83571 October 26, 2000 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:G83571 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.8080 Ms. Erica Quincey Hill Grove, Swanmore Southhampton, Hampshire, U.K. S032 2PZ RE: The tariff classification of a handbag from the U.K. Dear Ms. Quincey: In your letter dated October 16th, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request is a handbag that is manufactured wholly of knitted yarns of 100% wool. The interior of the bag consists of a single compartment with no additional features. Two self-material handles are sewn to the top of the bag. The top opening is not secured by a closure. A style number was not submitted with your request. This handbag is subject to the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939. The applicable subheading for the handbag of 100% wool will be 4202.22.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder straps…with outer surface of textile materials…other. The rate of duty will be 18.6% 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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