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The tariff classification of a travel toiletry bag from China.
Issued June 10, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.1500
Headings: 4202
Product description
The item is a toiletry bag designed to contain cosmetics and toiletries during travel. It is manufactured with an exterior of 100 percent cotton denim. The interior is vinyl lined and features a zippered mesh pocket on one side and elastic loops on the other. The front exterior features a full-width open pocket that conceals a small plastic hanger. The bag features a top carrying handle and a zippered closure on three sides of the bag. It measures approximately 9”(W) x 5”(H) x 3”(D).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the toiletry bag will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton.
Full text
NY I82158 June 10, 2002 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 I82158 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500 Ms. Irene Kwok C/O Mr. Zakir Ally Concept 3 Limited 12 W 57th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10019 RE: The tariff classification of a travel toiletry bag from China. Dear Ms. Kwok: In your letter dated May 24, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a travel toiletry bag. The sample submitted is identified as item C-56258H-1. The item is a toiletry bag designed to contain cosmetics and toiletries during travel. It is manufactured with an exterior of 100 percent cotton denim. The interior is vinyl lined and features a zippered mesh pocket on one side and elastic loops on the other. The front exterior features a full-width open pocket that conceals a small plastic hanger. The bag features a top carrying handle and a zippered closure on three sides of the bag. It measures approximately 9”(W) x 5”(H) x 3”(D). The applicable subheading for the toiletry bag will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. You have asked whether this product is subject to antidumping duties or countervailing duties. A list of AD/CVD proceedings at the Department of Commerce (DOC) and their product coverage can be obtained from the DOC website at: http://ia.ita.doc.gov, or you may write to them at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Antidumping Compliance, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20230. Written decisions regarding the scope of AD/CVD orders are issued by the Import Administration in the Department of Commerce and are separate from tariff classification and origin rulings issued by Customs. 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 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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