CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 D80975
Ms. Roberta M. Young
Southern Overseas
P.O. 35213
Greensboro, NC 27425
RE: The tariff classification of travel/toiletry bags from
China.
Dear Ms. Young:
In your letter dated August 19, 1998, on behalf of The
Murphy Group, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling
for travel/toiletry bags.
You have submitted four samples, identified as "display
bags", which are articles of a class or kind similar to the
travel and toiletry bags of Heading 4202, HTSUSA. They are all
manufactured of an outer surface of PVC plastic sheeting. Their
size ranges from approximately 7" x 3" x 2" to 12" x 7". They
are secured by means of a zippered, snap, hook and loop and/or
drawstring closure. Your samples are being returned as you
requested.
The applicable subheading for the travel/toiletry bags of
PVC plastic sheeting will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel,
sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of
plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem.
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 212-466-5893.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division