The tariff classification of "Treat Pouch" from China

NY R03730 April 19, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:341 R03730 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Ms. Cindy Edwards Hi-Page Company, Inc. 7 Congress Street Savannah, GA 31491 RE: The tariff classification of “Treat Pouch” from China Dear Ms. Edwards: In your E-Request received April 13, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The subject article is identified as a “treat pouch”. It is essentially a waist bag wholly made-up of 100% polyester textile material. The bag is said to be approximately 8” wide by 7” long and is worn around the waist. The applicable subheading for the “treat pouch” will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides, in part, for travel, sport and similar bags, of textile materials, with outer surface of textile materials, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 17.6 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/. Goods classified in tariff number 4202.92.3031 fall 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