CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441
John K. Greenlee
Steer Company
28 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: The tariff classification of a travel case from China
Dear Mr. Greenlee:
In your letter dated January 28, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of PMN Sports LLC. You have submitted a sample, which is being returned to you.
The sample you referred to as a “tool belt” is a generic travel case akin to a fanny pack. It is constructed of 100% cotton textile material that is not of pile or tufted construction. It is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to personal effects during travel. It attaches to a belt or similar article by hook-and-loop fasteners. It has three pouch pockets that are secured with one large flap closure.
The applicable subheading for the travel case will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The rate of duty will be 6.3% 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,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Acting Director
National Commodity Specialist Division