The tariff classification of tote bags from China

NY R03927 June 5, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:N3:341 R03927 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Maria C. Johnson Disguise Inc. 11906 Tech Center Court Poway, CA 92064 RE: The tariff classification of tote bags from China Dear Ms. Johnson: In your letter dated May 11, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items in question are identified as Costume Style #18620 Winnie the Pooh Plush Pail and Costume Style #18622 Disney Princess Plush Pail-Exclusive. They are treat bags children might use to collect candy. The tote bags are constructed of 100% acrylic knit textile fabric (exclusive of trims). The applicable subheading for the tote 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 materials, 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 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division