CLA-2-42 SE:C:D G02 C81819
Joanne Balice
CBI Distributing Corporation
2400 W. Central Rd.
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60195-1930
RE: The tariff classification of a sling tote bag with outer
surface of sheeting of plastic from China
Dear Ms. Balice:
In your letter dated November 14, 1997 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item which CBI Distributing Corporation intends to
import is a sling tote bag (style YC-7903) having an outer
surface predominantly of a shiny black "patent" plastic sheeting
material, a zippered closure from top to bottom on the face of
the bag closest to the user's body, a zippered exterior pocket on
the opposite face which is composed of mesh woven nylon, and a
single adjustable shoulder strap also made from the plastic
sheeting material.
The applicable subheading for the sling tote bag 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. 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.
Sincerely,
Artis M. Morgan, Jr.
Port Director
Seattle
By: Nancy K. Johnson
Supervisory Import
Specialist