CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 872533
Mr. Leo W. Partyka
Leo W. Partyka Customhouse Bkr.
5651 S. Trumbull
Chicago, IL 60629-3117
RE: The tariff classification of an insulated shopping bag from
Belgium.
Dear Mr. Partyka:
In your letter dated March 16, 1992, on behalf of Mr. Mike
Medema, of Crown Point, IN., you requested a tariff
classification ruling on an insulated shopping bag.
The sample submitted is an insulated shopping bag composed
with an exterior surface of (Polyethylene) plastic sheeting and
the interior is lined with an insulated material called
"Isotesse". It measures approximately 15 inches by 19 inches
designed to carry frozen foods from the retailer to the
customer's home. The bag has a molded plastic carry handle, and
it is secured by means of 10 1/2 inch molded plastic strips
across the top of the bag with snap closures.
You have stated that the shopping bag will be manufactured
in various sizes and the exterior will be printed with any logo
which a firm may desire.
Your sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the insulated shopping bag of
plastic sheeting 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 plastic sheeting, 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