CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441
Jenny Hecht
Accessory Network Group, LLC
Kooba Division
350 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10118
RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China
Dear Ms. Hecht:
In your letter dated April 5, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you.
The style you refer to as “Taupe Owen” is a tote bag constructed of 100% genuine suede leather. It is designed and sized to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to clothing and other personal effects during travel. The bag has a textile-lined interior storage compartment with a zippered pocket and three open pockets on the sidewalls. It has an open top with a magnetic closure and two cut-out shoulder straps. The front exterior has a pocket with a metal zippered closure. The bag measures approximately 19” (W) x 9” (H) x 6” (D).
The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be 4202.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of leather. The rate of duty will be 4.5% 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/.
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