N047863 N0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a camera bag from China

Issued January 8, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4202.92.9060

Headings: 4202

Product description

A style number was not provided for the sample submitted. It is a camera case constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting that reinforced with a textile backing. It is designed to provide the useful functions of storage, protection, organization and portability to a camera. The case has a textile-lined main compartment with an elastic mesh pocket. It has two loops on the back exterior for a shoulder strap and a flap with a hook-and-loop closure which attaches to a belt. The case has a nylon zipper closure along three sides and measures approximately 3” (W) x 4.25” (L) x 0.50” (D).

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the camera case will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for in part, for other bags and containers, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other, other, other.

Full text

N047863 January 8, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:341 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Micki Chavira CSL Customs Service Express, Inc. 16920 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 RE: The tariff classification of a camera bag from China Dear Mr. Chavira: In your letter dated December 2, 2008 on behalf of Leed Imports, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested. A style number was not provided for the sample submitted. It is a camera case constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting that reinforced with a textile backing. It is designed to provide the useful functions of storage, protection, organization and portability to a camera. The case has a textile-lined main compartment with an elastic mesh pocket. It has two loops on the back exterior for a shoulder strap and a flap with a hook-and-loop closure which attaches to a belt. The case has a nylon zipper closure along three sides and measures approximately 3” (W) x 4.25” (L) x 0.50” (D). The applicable subheading for the camera case will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for in part, for other bags and containers, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other, other, other. The rate of duty 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/. 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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