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The tariff classification of a carrying bag from China
Issued July 18, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.4500
Headings: 4202
GRI rules applied: GRI 3(b)
Product description
Your sample will be returned to you. Style 68800 is a rectangular-shaped carrying bag. It is designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability to compact discs during travel. The majority of the body of the bag is constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting. As such, the essential character of the bag is imparted by the polyvinyl chloride, General Rule of Interpretation 3(b) noted. The top and bottom panels of the bag are constructed of a man-made textile material. It has an unlined storage compartment with no additional features, a nylon zipper closure along three sides, and two webbed carrying handles. It measures approximately 21” (L) x 5” (W) x 5” (D).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the carrying bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other.
Full text
N171651 July 18, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Janet Pendris Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a carrying bag from China Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated June 16, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Style 68800 is a rectangular-shaped carrying bag. It is designed to provide storage, organization, protection and portability to compact discs during travel. The majority of the body of the bag is constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting. As such, the essential character of the bag is imparted by the polyvinyl chloride, General Rule of Interpretation 3(b) noted. The top and bottom panels of the bag are constructed of a man-made textile material. It has an unlined storage compartment with no additional features, a nylon zipper closure along three sides, and two webbed carrying handles. It measures approximately 21” (L) x 5” (W) x 5” (D). The applicable subheading for the carrying bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other. The rate of duty will be 20% 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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