10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a passport holder from China
Issued October 26, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardM8 M86584 (October 26, 2006)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.9060
Headings: 4202
Product description
The submitted sample is a passport case, identified as SKU 37381 & 38382, which is constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization for a passport and other travel documents. The item measures approximately 9 ¾”(W) x 6”(H). It features a storage compartment for paper currency, four credit card slots, and two additional interior pockets.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the passport holder will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers or cases, of sheeting of plastics.
Full text
NY M86584 October 26, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:N3:341 M86584 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a passport holder from China Dear Ms. Davidson: In your undated letter that was received in this office on September 27, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a passport case, identified as SKU 37381 & 38382, which is constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization for a passport and other travel documents. The item measures approximately 9 ¾”(W) x 6”(H). It features a storage compartment for paper currency, four credit card slots, and two additional interior pockets. The applicable subheading for the passport holder will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers or cases, of sheeting of plastics. The rate of duty will be 17.6% 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/. 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 Vikki Lazaro at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of a novelty gift bag from China
The tariff classification of a watch box from China
The tariff classification of a jewelry case from China
The tariff classification of jewelry boxes from China
The tariff classification of a hair kit from China
The tariff classification of a jewelry box from China
The tariff classification of a watch box from China
The tariff classification of a generic cell phone case from China
The tariff classification of a men’s woven board short and utility pouch from China.
The tariff classification of a reusable case for baby wipes from China
Follow M86584
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.