The tariff classification of a shopping bag from China
Issued July 9, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.4500
Headings: 4202
Product description
The item is a double handle, open top, shopping bag designed to contain personal effects during travel. It is constructed with an outer surface of polyethylene vinyl acetate plastic sheeting material. The interior of the bag is unlined and consists of a single compartment with no additional features. Both sides of the bag depict the face of a monster. It has a 14” diameter.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the shopping bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of plastic sheeting, other.
Full text
N013393 July 9, 2007 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:N3:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Una Gauthier CVS Onsite Import Client Liasion Barthco International, division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a shopping bag from China Dear Ms. Gauthier: In your letter dated June 20, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, CVS Pharmacy. Your sample will be returned as requested. The sample submitted is identified as "Halloween Trick or Treat Bag," item 429559. The item is a double handle, open top, shopping bag designed to contain personal effects during travel. It is constructed with an outer surface of polyethylene vinyl acetate plastic sheeting material. The interior of the bag is unlined and consists of a single compartment with no additional features. Both sides of the bag depict the face of a monster. It has a 14” diameter. The applicable subheading for the shopping bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of plastic sheeting, other. The duty rate will be 20 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/. 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
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