The tariff classification of a laptop case from China

N107363 June 23, 2010 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 Gina Ghura Gee. G., Inc. 2558 Eagle Run Lane Weston, FL 33327 RE: The tariff classification of a laptop case from China Dear Ms. Ghura: In your letter dated May 25, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. The sample was submitted without a style number. The item is a laptop case constructed with an outer surface of polyester textile material. The case is designed to provide storage, portability and organization to a laptop computer. It has an unlined main compartment and a full frontal flap that secures with a hook-and-loop closure. It measures approximately 13” (W) x 9” (H) x 1” (D). The applicable subheading for the laptop case will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers and cases, with outer surface of man-made textile materials. 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