The tariff classification of a Pullman Suitcase from China.
Issued October 28, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.12.8070
Headings: 4202
Product description
The item is a Pullman Suitcase with telescopic handle and wheels designed to contain clothing and other personal effects during travel. It is manufactured with an exterior and interior surface of man-made fiber textile materials. The case features a front exterior full-width zippered pocket for additional storage. It measures approximately 21”(W) x 14”(H) x 7”(D).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the suitcase will be 4202.12.8070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers.
Full text
NY L80528 October 28, 2004 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 L80528 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.8070 Ms. Myriam D. Rosa Miguel A. Santos CHB P.O. Box 9021253 San Juan, P.R. 00902-1253 RE: The tariff classification of a Pullman Suitcase from China. Dear Ms. D Rosa: In your letter dated September 29, 2004, on behalf of Sombrillas La Isla, Inc., you requested a classification ruling for a Pullman Suitcase. The sample submitted is not identified by style number. The item is a Pullman Suitcase with telescopic handle and wheels designed to contain clothing and other personal effects during travel. It is manufactured with an exterior and interior surface of man-made fiber textile materials. The case features a front exterior full-width zippered pocket for additional storage. It measures approximately 21”(W) x 14”(H) x 7”(D). The applicable subheading for the suitcase will be 4202.12.8070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. HTS 4202.12.8070 falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are not currently subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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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