The tariff classification of a travel bag from China

N066082 July 23, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Jane M. Branscome Performance, Inc. 144 Old Lystra Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514 RE: The tariff classification of a travel bag from China Dear Ms. Branscome: In your letter dated June 9, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. A style number was not provided for the sample submitted. The item is a travel bag constructed with an outer surface of nylon textile material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, organization and portability to socks, clothing and other personal effects. It has an unlined storage compartment with no additional features. The front exterior has one mesh zippered pocket. The bag secures with a drawstring closure and measures approximately 11” (W) x 15” (L). The applicable subheading for the travel bag will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate 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