CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:341
Jane Jewett
Talus Corporation
470 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
RE: The tariff classification of an insulated bottle bag from China
Dear Ms. Jewett:
In your letter dated November 19, 2008 you requested a classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested.
A style number was not provided for the sample submitted. It is an insulated bottle bag constructed with an outer surface of man-made textile material. It is designed to provide storage, protection, organization, and portability to a beverage bottle during travel. It is also designed to maintain the temperature of the beverage. The interior has a textile lining with a layer of foam plastics between the outer surface and the interior lining. The holder has an elastic top with a drawstring closure. The bag has a removable, adjustable shoulder strap and a metal carabineer that can hook onto a belt or backpack, etc. It also has a zippered pocket and open pocket to hold a cell phone, money or keys. The holder measures approximately 4.5” in diameter and 11” (H).
The applicable subheading for the insulated bottle holder will be 4202.92.0807, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for insulated food and beverage bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 7% 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/.
HTSUS 4202.92.0807 falls within textile category 670. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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 Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division