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The tariff classification of a handbag, a tote bag, a split key ring and an adornment from China
Issued June 22, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.22.8030, 7907.00.6000, 4202.92.3016
Product description
Your sample will be returned to you. Style NA24279 is a handbag with a detachable adornment of zinc alloy. The handbag is constructed with an outer surface of 80% cotton and 20% polyester textile pile material. The bag is designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability for money, keys and other small accessories normally carried on a daily basis. It has a main textile-lined interior compartment with a pocket on the back wall. The bag has a flap with a magnetic closure, a leather shoulder strap and an adjustable, removable webbed shoulder strap with metal clips at each end. There is an open pocket under the flap. The bag measures approximately 11” (W) across the middle x 8” (H) x 4” (D). Style NA23830 is a tote bag with a detachable adornment that incorporates a split key ring of zinc alloy. The tote bag is constructed with an outer surface of 80% cotton and 20% polyester textile pile material. The bag is designed to provide storage, protection, organization and portability for accessories and personal effects during travel. It has a main textile-lined interior compartment with a metal zippered pocket on the back wall. The bag has an open top with a magnetic closure and a drawstring closure. It has two carrying handles and a removable shoulder strap with metal clips at each end. One side-end of the bag has two open pockets, one overlapping the other. The bag measures approximately 13” (W) x 11” (H) x 7” (D).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the handbag will be 4202.22.8030, 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, other, of cotton. The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.3016, HTSUS, which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of cotton. The applicable subheading for the zinc alloy adornment to style NA24279 will be 7907.00.6000, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of zinc, other. The applicable subheading for the split key ring to style NA23830 will be 7907.00.6000, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of zinc, other.
Full text
N167700 June 22, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.8030, 4202.92.3016, 7907.00.6000 Laurie Lewis Liz Claiborne, Inc. One Claiborne Avenue HQ2, 7th Floor North Bergen, NJ 07047 RE: The tariff classification of a handbag, a tote bag, a split key ring and an adornment from China Dear Ms. Lewis: In your letter dated May 20, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Style NA24279 is a handbag with a detachable adornment of zinc alloy. The handbag is constructed with an outer surface of 80% cotton and 20% polyester textile pile material. The bag is designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability for money, keys and other small accessories normally carried on a daily basis. It has a main textile-lined interior compartment with a pocket on the back wall. The bag has a flap with a magnetic closure, a leather shoulder strap and an adjustable, removable webbed shoulder strap with metal clips at each end. There is an open pocket under the flap. The bag measures approximately 11” (W) across the middle x 8” (H) x 4” (D). Style NA23830 is a tote bag with a detachable adornment that incorporates a split key ring of zinc alloy. The tote bag is constructed with an outer surface of 80% cotton and 20% polyester textile pile material. The bag is designed to provide storage, protection, organization and portability for accessories and personal effects during travel. It has a main textile-lined interior compartment with a metal zippered pocket on the back wall. The bag has an open top with a magnetic closure and a drawstring closure. It has two carrying handles and a removable shoulder strap with metal clips at each end. One side-end of the bag has two open pockets, one overlapping the other. The bag measures approximately 13” (W) x 11” (H) x 7” (D). The applicable subheading for the handbag will be 4202.22.8030, 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, other, of cotton. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.3016, HTSUS, which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of cotton. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the zinc alloy adornment to style NA24279 will be 7907.00.6000, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of zinc, other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the split key ring to style NA23830 will be 7907.00.6000, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of zinc, other. The rate of duty will be 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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