The tariff classification of a suitcase from China
Active· CBP ruling HQ d83048· Issued 1998-10-23
Ruling text
PD D83048
October 23, 1998
CLA-2-42:1B:CO:G07 D83048
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.2050
Mr. Louis S. Shoichet
Thompson & Davidson
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway
New York, New York 10036-8901
RE: The tariff classification of a suitcase from China
Dear Mr. Shoichet:
In your letter dated September 29, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted for our
examination.
The sample submitted with your request, style no. PP180763
"Looney Tunes Rolling Luggage," is a wheeled suitcase measuring
approximately 16 x 12 x 6« inches. The article features a
retractable plastic handle, a padded web handle, zippered
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) front and back panels and manmade fiber
(nylon) on the top and gussets. The PVC front panel is printed
with colored depictions of Looney Tunes characters. Your sample
is herein returned.
The applicable subheading for the wheeled suitcase will be
4202.12.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases,
attach‚ cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers
with outer surface of plastic; Other: Other. The rate of duty
will be 20% 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.
Sincerely,
Jon A. Batt
Port Director
Detroit, Michigan
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