The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

N132396 December 10, 2010 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.91.0030 John Pellegrini McGuire Woods LLP 1345 Avenue of the Americas Seventh Floor New York, NY 10105 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Mr. Pellegrini: In your letter dated November 3, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Coach Services, Inc. Your sample will be returned to you. Style IR15245CR is a tote bag constructed of patent leather. The bag is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined main compartment with a zipper pocket and two open pockets on the sidewalls. It has a zipper closure at the top and two carrying handles. The front exterior has an open pocket that extends across the full width of the bag. Both ends of the bag have open pockets. The bag measures approximately 13” (W) x 12” (H) x 3.5” (D). The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of leather. The rate of duty will be 4.5% 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