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The tariff classification of swim bags from China
Issued June 22, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.3031
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted two samples which are being returned to you under separate cover. The submitted samples are two bags designed to provide storage, protection, portability and organization to personal effects while swimming or during other water activities. When the bags are fully closed they take on air so that they will float thereby keeping the contents safe and dry. The outer surface of the bags is constructed of nylon textile material.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the swim bags will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of textile material, other, other, of man-made fibers, other.
Full text
N276050 June 22, 2016 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N2:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Mr. Stephen Garner Wickelfisch USA 1200 Barton Creek Blvd. #36 Austin, TX 78735 RE: The tariff classification of swim bags from China Dear Mr. Wickelfisch: In your letter dated May 23, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted two samples which are being returned to you under separate cover. The submitted samples are two bags designed to provide storage, protection, portability and organization to personal effects while swimming or during other water activities. When the bags are fully closed they take on air so that they will float thereby keeping the contents safe and dry. The outer surface of the bags is constructed of nylon textile material. The applicable subheading for the swim bags will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of textile material, other, other, of man-made fibers, other. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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