CBP Ruling N160013 — The tariff classification of a wine bottle bag from China

Tariff classification

Headings: 4202

Product description

Your sample will be returned to you. The style you refer to as “Brownjug” is a six bottle wine bottle bag constructed of non-woven polypropylene textile material that is laminated on the outer surface with plastic sheeting. The constituent outer surface material is the plastic sheeting. The bag is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to its contents. The bag has an open top with two carrying handles. It is of a durable construction and suitable for repetitive use. It measures approximately 10.5” (W) x 12.5” (H) x 6.5” (D). The interior of the submitted sample is fitted with a permanently sewn in divider. However, you indicate in your letter that the finished product, at the time of importation, will have a removable divider with hook-and-loop fasteners and a reinforced bottom. The classification of the bag is not impacted by these interior dividers. This ruling will apply to both versions of bag presuming the construction is otherwise exactly the same.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the wine bottle bag will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers and cases, of plastic sheeting or of textile materials, other, other, other, other.

Full text

N160013 May 6, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Corie Koropatnicki GHY USA, Inc. 572 South 5th Street Pembina, ND 58271 RE: The tariff classification of a wine bottle bag from China Dear Ms. Koropatnicki: In your letter dated April 1, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Smith & Doyle. Your sample will be returned to you. The style you refer to as “Brownjug” is a six bottle wine bottle bag constructed of non-woven polypropylene textile material that is laminated on the outer surface with plastic sheeting. The constituent outer surface material is the plastic sheeting. The bag is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to its contents. The bag has an open top with two carrying handles. It is of a durable construction and suitable for repetitive use. It measures approximately 10.5” (W) x 12.5” (H) x 6.5” (D). The interior of the submitted sample is fitted with a permanently sewn in divider. However, you indicate in your letter that the finished product, at the time of importation, will have a removable divider with hook-and-loop fasteners and a reinforced bottom. The classification of the bag is not impacted by these interior dividers. This ruling will apply to both versions of bag presuming the construction is otherwise exactly the same. The applicable subheading for the wine bottle bag will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers and cases, of plastic sheeting or of textile materials, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty 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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