CBP Ruling N127186 — The tariff classification of a tote bag from Indonesia

Tariff classification

Headings: 4202

Product description

The item is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of cotton textile material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability and organization to personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined storage compartment with a zipper pocket on the sidewall. It has a cut-out handle and two magnetic closures. The front exterior of the bag has a decorative floral appliqué. The bag measures approximately 14” (W) x 13” (H) x 6” (D). In your letter, you suggest classifying your sample under subheading 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The tote bag is designed and sized to contain the larger personal effects that would be carried in a travel bag such as clothing, books, sundry articles or food. The bag is more specifically classified under subheading 4202.92.1500, HTSUS.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.1500, HTSUS, which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton.

Full text

N127186 October 26, 2010 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500 Julie Hartenfels William B. Skinner, Inc. 300 Route 17 South, Suite 3C Lodi, NJ 07644 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from Indonesia Dear Ms. Hartenfels: In your letter dated October 6, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Eres, LLC. Your sample will be returned to you. The sample was submitted without a style number. The item is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of cotton textile material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability and organization to personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined storage compartment with a zipper pocket on the sidewall. It has a cut-out handle and two magnetic closures. The front exterior of the bag has a decorative floral appliqué. The bag measures approximately 14” (W) x 13” (H) x 6” (D). In your letter, you suggest classifying your sample under subheading 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The tote bag is designed and sized to contain the larger personal effects that would be carried in a travel bag such as clothing, books, sundry articles or food. The bag is more specifically classified under subheading 4202.92.1500, HTSUS. The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.1500, HTSUS, which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.3 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

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