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The tariff classification of a tote bag from China
Issued January 7, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.4500
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted a sample, which is being returned to you. Style K5248A is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting material. The tote bag is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to personal effects during travel. The bag features two shoulder straps, no closure, an unlined interior, and one interior pocket. It measures approximately 15.5” (W) x 11” (H) x 5” (D). In your request,
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.4500, HTSUS, which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other.
Full text
N271289 January 7, 2016 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Vanessa Bracero Nine West Holdings, Inc. 1411 Broadway, 21st Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Bracero: In your letter dated December 2, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample, which is being returned to you. Style K5248A is a tote bag constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting material. The tote bag is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to personal effects during travel. The bag features two shoulder straps, no closure, an unlined interior, and one interior pocket. It measures approximately 15.5” (W) x 11” (H) x 5” (D). In your request, you suggested classification of the tote bag under subheading 4202.91.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles constructed with an outer surface of leather. The underlying material is completely covered with plastic sheeting which obscures it and changes the color and look of the bag. The outer surface constituent material is the plastic sheeting and the bag shall be classified as such. The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.92.4500, HTSUS, which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 20 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/. 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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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