CLA-2-42:K:TC:B6:G21 C84116
Mr. Dominick Gatto
Customs Broker
Encore Forwarding, Inc.
Building #75 - Suite 248
JFK International Airport
Jamaica, N.Y. 11430
RE: The tariff classification of cellular phone case from China.
Dear Mr. Gatto:
In your letter dated February 4, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of your importer, Coach
Leatherware, 410 Commerce Boulevard., Carlstadt, NJ 07072.
The submitted sample, item #4512, is a 100% leather cellular
phone case. This case features a hidden snap tab closure and is
carried by a detachable leather handle. Your sample will be
returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the 100 % leather cellular
phone case will be 4202.91.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States Annotated, which provides for trunks, camera
cases, holsters and similar containers, with outer surface of
leather, of composition leather or of patent leather, other. The
duty rate will be 5% ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations.
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,
John J. Martuge
Area Director
JFK Airport