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The tariff classification of a drawstring travel bag from China.
Issued October 20, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.4500
Headings: 4202
Product description
No style number was submitted. The item is a drawstring travel bag designed to contain personal effects during travel. It is manufactured of clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting with a fabric top. The bottom is fitted with a plastic tray. You have indicated that the intended use for the bag will be to contain chocolate candies. The bag measures approximately 11 inches high by 6 ¾ inches in diameter.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the drawstring bag 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, other.
Full text
NY L88103 October 20, 2005 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 L88103 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Ms. Traci Manuel Virgo III Ltd. 766 Knox Court Yardley, PA 19067 RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring travel bag from China. Dear Ms. Manuel: In your letter dated October 7, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a drawstring travel bag. The sample submitted is identified as “Bunny Nest”. No style number was submitted. The item is a drawstring travel bag designed to contain personal effects during travel. It is manufactured of clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting with a fabric top. The bottom is fitted with a plastic tray. You have indicated that the intended use for the bag will be to contain chocolate candies. The bag measures approximately 11 inches high by 6 ¾ inches in diameter. The applicable subheading for the drawstring bag 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, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent 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 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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