CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 810333
Ms. Jeannette Wyness
The Heritage Saddlebag Co., Ltd.
Box 301
Armstrong, B.C. VOE 1BO
Canada
RE: The tariff classification of various travel cases, a seat
cover and a duffle bag from Canada.
Dear Ms. Wyness:
In your letter dated April 21, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for various travel cases, a seat cover and
a duffle bag.
You have submitted literature of five items identified as
"motorcycle accessories" with your request. However, for
classification purposes the items are not considered to be
motorcycle accessories and will be classified accordingly.
They are as follows:
Item #1, described as a "throw-over saddlebag", is a leather
travel bag measuring approximately 14 1/2" x 11" x 6 1/2"
designed to be thrown over the fender or rear bar seat of a
motorcycle to carry personal effects, tools, etc.. The item can
also be carried by means of a leather carrying handle.
Item #2, described as a "bolt on saddlebag", is a leather
travel bag measuring approximately 19" x 11 1/2" x 6" designed
for "Harley Davidson" motorcycles to contain personal effects
during travel.
Item #3, described as a "sissy bar trunk", is a travel case
of leather measuring approximately 16 1/2" x 12" x 8". The item
is designed to be attached to the sissy bar of a motorcycle to
carry personal effects. The item features a leather carrying
handle.
Item #4 is a seat cover made of sheepskin with decorative
leather trim. The item features a piper of water proof nylon
under the rear seat that when folded over provides a waterproof
cover for the seat cover.
Item #5 is a leather duffle bag designed to contain personal
effects during travel. The bag measures approximately 19" x 12".
The applicable subheading for Items 1, 2 and 3, the saddle
bags and sissy bar trunk of leather, will be 4202.11.0090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases
briefcases, school satchel and similar containers, with outer
surface of leather, of composition leather, or of patent leather,
other. The rate of duty will be 8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Item #4, the sheepskin seat
cover, will be 4303.90.0000, HTS, which provides for articles of
apparel, clothing accessories and articles of furskin, other.
The duty rate will be 2.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Item #5, the duffle bag of
leather, will be 4202.91.0030, HTS, which provides for other,
travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of leather,
of composition leather or of patent leather. The duty rate will
be 6.3 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