The tariff classification of a card case from China

N087428 December 17, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.32.1000 Troy D. Crago-Edwards Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a card case from China Dear Mr. Crago-Edwards: In your letter dated December 4, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned. Style A029ZA00660 is a card case constructed with an outer surface of sheeting plastic with a backing of textile material. It has a single textile-lined compartment with an open top and a permanently attached split metal key ring sewn at the seam. The case is designed to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to identification cards, credit cards, business cards and similar items. It measures approximately 3” (W) x 3.5” (L). The applicable subheading for the card case will be 4202.32.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, of reinforced or laminated plastics. The rate of duty will be 12.1 cents/kg plus 4.6 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