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The tariff classification of a tote bag from China
Issued March 30, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.91.0030
Headings: 4202
Product description
Your sample will be returned to you. The style you refer to as “Brown Jonnie” is a tote bag constructed of 100% genuine leather. The bag is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. It has a textile-lined storage compartment with three open pockets and a zippered pocket on the sidewalls. The bag has an open top with a magnetic closure and two carrying handles. The front exterior has textile-lined compartment with a flap that secures with two metal zippers and a hidden magnet. The bag measures approximately 17” (W) across the top x 10.5” (H) x 6.5” (D).
CBP rationale
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.
Full text
N152590 March 30, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.91.0030 Jenny Hecht Accessory Network Group, LLC Kooba Division 350 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10118 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Hecht: In your letter dated March 7, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. The style you refer to as “Brown Jonnie” is a tote bag constructed of 100% genuine leather. The bag is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. It has a textile-lined storage compartment with three open pockets and a zippered pocket on the sidewalls. The bag has an open top with a magnetic closure and two carrying handles. The front exterior has textile-lined compartment with a flap that secures with two metal zippers and a hidden magnet. The bag measures approximately 17” (W) across the top x 10.5” (H) x 6.5” (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
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