The tariff classification of a carry case from China

N193185 December 13, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 Janet Pendris Hampton Direct, Inc. 291 Hurricane Lane Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a carry case from China Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated November 8, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. A style number was not provided for the sample submitted. The item is a carrying bag constructed with an outer surface of 100% polyester textile material. The carrying case is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to accessories and a laser level. The interior of the case is textile-lined with open pockets across the width of each sidewall. The bag secures with a zipper closure along three sides and has a webbed handle. It measures approximately 8.5” (L) x 4.5” (W) x 2” (D). The applicable subheading for the carrying case will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers and cases, other, with outer surface of textile materials, of man-made fibers. 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