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The tariff classification of a tote bag from China or Vietnam
Issued December 2, 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. Style 18901P is a tote bag constructed of 100% genuine leather. It is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined storage compartment with a zippered pocket and two open pockets on the sidewalls. It has a metal zipper closure at the top and a single shoulder strap. The tote bag measures approximately 15” (W) across the top x 11.5” (H) x 3” (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
N191506 December 2, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.91.0030 Jason Nichols Coach Services, Inc. One Coach Way Jacksonville, FL 32218 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China or Vietnam Dear Mr. Nichols: In your letter dated October 28, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Style 18901P is a tote bag constructed of 100% genuine leather. It is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined storage compartment with a zippered pocket and two open pockets on the sidewalls. It has a metal zipper closure at the top and a single shoulder strap. The tote bag measures approximately 15” (W) across the top x 11.5” (H) x 3” (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% 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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