CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441
Mr. Osvaldo Maldonado
R.E. Delgado Inc.
Calle Villaverde #663
San Juan, PR 00907
RE: The tariff classification of a reusable shopping bag from China
Dear Mr. Maldonado:
In your letter dated August 1, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample, which is being returned to you under separate cover.
Item #102510210828, a reusable shopping-style tote bag, is constructed with an outer surface of non-woven polypropylene textile material. This construction is considered to be man-made textile for tariff purposes. The bag is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to groceries or other personal effects during travel. The bag features an open top without a closure, two carrying handles, and an unlined interior. It measures approximately 15 ½” (h) x 13” (w) x 6 ½” (d). The bag is of durable construction and suitable for repetitive use.
The applicable subheading for the reusable shopping bag will be 4202.92.3131, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of textile material, other, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 17.6 percent 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current.
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 [email protected].
Sincerely,
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division