CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 871631
Ms. Norma Jeffries
AFI (California) Inc.
249 East Ocean Blvd. - Suite 900
Long Beach, CA 90802
RE: The tariff classification of a carry bag from Korea.
Dear Ms. Jeffries:
In your letter dated February 17, 1992, on behalf of Sunjeen
DBA: Protec International, you requested a tariff classification
ruling on a carry bag.
You have submitted a sample and a catalog of a carry bag
designed to carry and/or store drumsticks when not in use. The
exterior is constructed of sponge leather vinyl with a specially
shaped and fitted interior. It measures approximately 7 1/2
inches in width and 19 inches in length. The bag features a
small exterior storage pocket that is secured by means of a hook
and loop closure, a vinyl loop carry handle, and it is secured by
means of a textile zipper closure.
As per catalog submitted the carry bag for drumsticks is
advertised as a musical instrument bag. However, for
classification purposes the item is not considered to be a
musical instrument bag.
The applicable subheading for the carry bag of sponge
leather vinyl will be 4202.92.9040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for Trunks, suitcases,
traveling bags and similar containers, other, other, other. The
duty rate will be 20 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