The tariff classification of a carrying case, a pad of paper, and a tire pressure gauge from China

N024839 April 9, 2008 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026, 4820.10.2020, 9026.20.8000 Lisa Morales Bullet Line, LLC. 15959 NW 15th Avenue Miami, FL 33169 RE: The tariff classification of a carrying case, a pad of paper, and a tire pressure gauge from China Dear Ms. Morales: In your letter dated March 13, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The sample is referred to as style number SM-1602. It is a carrying case constructed with an outer surface of nylon textile material. The case includes a small pad of paper and a tire pressure gauge. The case opens like a book and has three slot pockets on the left side. The right side has three elastic bands, a clear plastic pocket and a textile pocket. The exterior of the case has a polyurethane flap that secures with a hook and loop closure and can function as a pocket. It secures with a nylon zipper along three sides. The case measures approximately 5” (W) x 8.5” (L) x 0.5” (D). The applicable subheading for the carrying case will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for in part, for other bags and containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the pad of paper will be 4820.10.2020, HTSUS, which provides for memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles, of paper or paperboard. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the tire pressure gauge will be 9026.20.8000, HTSUS, which provides for non-"electrical" instruments and appliances for measuring or checking pressure of liquids or gases. The rate of duty will be free. 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/. HTSUS 4202.92.9026 falls within textile category 670. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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 Vikki Lazaro at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division