The tariff classification of a bucket organizer/seat top from China

NY R03389 March 22, 2006 CLA-2:RR:NC:TA:341 R03389 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 Ms. Carrie L. Samuel Marisol International 1645 W. Republic Road, Suite B-2 Springfield, MO 65807 RE: The tariff classification of a bucket organizer/seat top from China Dear Mr. Samuel: In your E-Request dated March 6, 2006 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of MAHCO Inc. You have requested a classification decision for an item described as a “bucket seat”. A style or part number has not been supplied. The article is described and depicted as a bucket organizer that is also used by being placed over a bucket and the top can be used as a seat. The organizer is made-up of 100% man-made fiber textile materials. The organizer is designed and used to contain accessories and other personal effects during hunting or other outdoor activity. The applicable subheading for the bucket organizer/seat will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for in part, for other containers and cases, with outer surface of textile materials or sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 17.6 percent. 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/. 4202.92.9026 falls within textile category designation 670. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Kevin Gorman at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division