CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441
Sophia Luo
Zhejiang Hengtai Crafts Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
3F, NO.655, Jichang Road, Yiwu, Zhejiang, Yiwu
China
RE: The tariff classification of a child’s fanny pack from China
Dear Ms. Luo:
In your letter dated February 27, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The article, which you referred to as the “Polyester Halloween pumpkin shape bag with ghost face,” is a
child’s fanny pack constructed of 100 percent polyester, which is a man-made material. It is designed to be
worn around the waist for hands-free storage of personal effects during sport activities and travel. It also
provides protection, portability, and organization to a child’s personal effects such as snacks, supplies and
candy. The article has a top zippered closure and one adjustable textile strap. It measures approximately 9.5
inches (L) by 3.5 inches (W) by 7 inches (H).
The applicable subheading for the fanny pack will be 4202.92.3131, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
Unites States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of textile
material, other, other, of man-made fibers. The general rate of duty will be 17.6 percent ad valorem.
Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under
subheading 4202.92.3131, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 25 percent ad
valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.03,
in addition to subheading 4202.92.3131, HTSUS, listed above.
Effective March 4, 2025, pursuant to U.S. Note 2(u) to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, all products of China and
Hong Kong as provided by heading 9903.01.24, HTSUS, other than products classifiable under headings
9903.01.21, 9903.01.22, and 9903.01.23, HTSUS, will be subject to an additional 20 percent ad valorem rate
of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the applicable Chapter 99 heading, i.e. 9903.01.24, in addition
to subheading 4202.92.3131, HTSUS, listed above.
The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment, so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the
status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading. For background
information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, including
information on exclusions and their effective dates, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP
websites, which are available at
https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china, respectively.
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 at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
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, please contact
National Import Specialist Vikki Lazaro at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division