The tariff classification of a drawstring produce bag from China
Issued September 22, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.3031
Headings: 4202
Product description
The items are drawstring bags constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester mesh textile material. The bags will be sold in a set of four pieces. Each is designed to provide protection, portability, organization, and storage to grocery items and other personal effects during travel. Each bag has a main storage compartment with no additional features and a drawstring closure at one end. The bags are of a durable construction, and suitable for prolonged use. Each bag measures approximately 11” (W) x 14” (L).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the drawstring bags 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 man-made textile materials.
Full text
N120420 September 22, 2010 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Beth Lopergolo S. Walter Packaging Corporation 2900 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring produce bag from China Dear Ms. Lopergolo: In your letter dated August 18, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your samples will be returned to you. The samples were submitted without a style number. The items are drawstring bags constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester mesh textile material. The bags will be sold in a set of four pieces. Each is designed to provide protection, portability, organization, and storage to grocery items and other personal effects during travel. Each bag has a main storage compartment with no additional features and a drawstring closure at one end. The bags are of a durable construction, and suitable for prolonged use. Each bag measures approximately 11” (W) x 14” (L). The applicable subheading for the drawstring bags 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 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
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