CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 807049
Mr. Arthur Wolper
Advance Shipping Co., Inc.
30 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10007-2984
RE: The tariff classification of a travel case from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Wolper:
In your letter dated February 16, 1995, on behalf of Michael
Stevens Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling for a
travel case.
The sample submitted, identified as style 44083 "Tuscany
Wonder Planner", is a fitted travel case designed with double
zippered compartments to contain various personal effects and
stationary accessories during travel. The case is composed of an
outer surface of vinyl plastic. It measures approximately 8 1/2"
x 6 1/4" x 1 3/4".
You have also requested a classification ruling for the same
style as submitted if composed of leather.
The applicable subheading for Style 44083, the travel case
of vinyl, 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.
The applicable subheading for Style 44083 if composed of
leather, will be 4202.91.0030, HTS, which provides for other,
travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of leather,
of composition leather or of patent leather. The rate of duty
will be 6.3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport