CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 C85998
Ms. Barbara O. Frennea
M.G. Maher & Co., Inc.
82 St. Michael St.
Mobile, AL 36602
RE: The tariff classification of a "Safe & Sound" carrying case
from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Frennea:
In your letter, received in this office March 3, 1998, on
behalf of Blue Ridge International Products, you requested a
tariff classification ruling for a "Safe & Sound" carrying case.
The sample submitted, identified as item 73212, is a "Safe &
Sound" utility carrying case of plastic sheeting designed to
contain toys and other accessories. It measures approximately 12
inches by 10 1/2 inches by 5 3/4 inches with a webbed textile
carrying handle. The case is secured by means of a textile
zippered closure. Your sample is being returned as you
requested.
The applicable subheading for Item 73212, the "Safe & Sound"
carrying case 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 sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 20
percent ad valorem.
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 Kevin
Gorman at 212-466-5893.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division