The tariff classification of a rolling bag from China
Issued September 26, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.12.8170
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted photos and a sample which will be returned to you under a separate cover. SKU #655973 is a rolling bag constructed with a body of 100% polyester material. The outer surface constituent material of the bag is the textile material. The bag features one textile-lined interior compartment, a permanently attached telescoping handle, two durable wheels and one exterior zippered pouch pocket. The interior compartment is divided by a removable insert attached with hook and loop strips on the sides and has three mesh pockets under the zippered flap held in place by two hook and loop tabs and bearing the logo, Creative Memories. The rolling bag measures approximately 15” (L) x 11.25” (W) x 18” (H).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the rolling bag will be 4202.12.8170, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials, of man-made fibers, others.
Full text
N289689 September 26, 2017 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.8170 Mr. Paul Fitzpatrick MIQ Logistics 20 Central Street, Suite 108 Salem, MA 01970 RE: The tariff classification of a rolling bag from China Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick: In your letter dated July 23, 2017, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, CM Group Holdings dba Creative Memories. You have submitted photos and a sample which will be returned to you under a separate cover. SKU #655973 is a rolling bag constructed with a body of 100% polyester material. The outer surface constituent material of the bag is the textile material. The bag features one textile-lined interior compartment, a permanently attached telescoping handle, two durable wheels and one exterior zippered pouch pocket. The interior compartment is divided by a removable insert attached with hook and loop strips on the sides and has three mesh pockets under the zippered flap held in place by two hook and loop tabs and bearing the logo, Creative Memories. The rolling bag measures approximately 15” (L) x 11.25” (W) x 18” (H). The applicable subheading for the rolling bag will be 4202.12.8170, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials, of man-made fibers, others. 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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