The tariff classification of a toiletry bag from China

N082020 November 25, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Dean Titus AIT Customs Brokerage, Inc. 701 N. Rohlwing Road Itasca, IL 60143 RE: The tariff classification of a toiletry bag from China Dear Mr. Titus: In your letter dated October 27, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Young PS Acquisitions. Your sample will be retained by our office. The sample was submitted without a style number. The item is a mesh toiletry bag constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester textile fabric. The bag is designed to contain toiletries, cosmetics, dental accessories, and other small personal effects during travel. It has a main compartment with no additional features. The bag has a nylon zipper closure and measures approximately 9.25” (W) x 4” (H). The applicable subheading for the toiletry 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