The tariff classification of carrying bag from China

NY L89350 January 30, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:341 L89350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 RE: The tariff classification of carrying bag from China Dear Mr. Mattson: In your letter dated January 9, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. The request is on behalf of Manhattan Toy The submitted sample is identified as item #115780, “Cool Carryall.” It is part of the Manhattan Toy product line “GroovyGirls®.” The carrying bag is mainly of textile materials. The exterior surface is of man-made fiber fabric. The carrying bag is fitted to carry two miniature dolls and accessories as well as personal effects. The principle use of the bag is to provide storage, protection, organization and portability to the contents. The bag has a front flap that is designed to zipper open giving access to the contents. The applicable subheading for item L89350, “Cool Carryall” will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers and cases, other, with outer surface of textile materials, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Tariff number 4202.92.9026 falls within textile category designation 670. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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