The tariff classification of pet carriers from China

NY M83072 May 16, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:341 M83072 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 Mr. Gary R. Scaife GRS-Biz Concepts 112 Water Street, Suite #104 Henderson, Nevada 89015 RE: The tariff classification of pet carriers from China Dear Mr. Scaife: In your letter dated April 3, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, your samples are being returned to you. The submitted samples are two pet carriers made up of man-made fiber textile materials. The first sample is tote type carrier designed to be carried in the hand. The second sample is a pack type carrier similar to a backpack. The applicable subheading for the pet carriers 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