The tariff classification of an insulated lunch bag from China
Issued February 28, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.0807
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted two samples of the same style. Your samples are being returned to you. Style 9014392 is an insulated lunch bag constructed with an outer surface of a man-made textile material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to food and beverages during travel. The bag is also designed to maintain the temperature of food. It has a main compartment with no additional features, a zipper closure at the top, and two webbed carrying straps. It also has a layer of foam plastics between the outer layer of man-made material and the inner lining. It measures approximately 7.5” (W) x 9.5” (H) x 6” (D).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the insulated lunch bag will be 4202.92.0807, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for insulated food and beverage bags, with outer surface of insulated food and beverage bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers.
Full text
N202157 February 28, 2012 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.0807 Lorianne Aldinger Rite Aid Pharmacy P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of an insulated lunch bag from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated January 25, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted two samples of the same style. Your samples are being returned to you. Style 9014392 is an insulated lunch bag constructed with an outer surface of a man-made textile material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to food and beverages during travel. The bag is also designed to maintain the temperature of food. It has a main compartment with no additional features, a zipper closure at the top, and two webbed carrying straps. It also has a layer of foam plastics between the outer layer of man-made material and the inner lining. It measures approximately 7.5” (W) x 9.5” (H) x 6” (D). The applicable subheading for the insulated lunch bag will be 4202.92.0807, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for insulated food and beverage bags, with outer surface of insulated food and beverage bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 7% 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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