The tariff classification of a jewelry case from China

N188962 November 8, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 Janet Pendris Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a jewelry case from China Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated September 30, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Style 69826 is a jewelry case constructed with a metal base that is covered on the exterior surface with man-made textile material. The interior of the case consists of three divided sections and a fitted ring section. The interior is textile-lined and features a permanently attached glass mirror on the underside of the lid. It has a kiss-lock closure and measures approximately 6.5" (L) x 2.25" (W) x 1.25" (D). The applicable subheading for the jewelry case will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for trunks, suitcases…jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer surface of plastic sheeting material or of textile materials, other, other, of man-made textile materials, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 17.6 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/. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on styles 69825/Purple, 69827/Blue, 69828/Black. Your request for a classification ruling should include a sample of each article and a list of the materials with which they were constructed. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. We are returning any related samples, exhibits, etc. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you. 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