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NY F86960





June 1, 2000

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 F86960

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989

Mr. Charles H. Bayar
P.O. Box 4527
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163

RE: The tariff classification of a cooler bag from China.

Dear Mr. Bayar:

In your letter dated May 8, 2000, on behalf of WOK Trading L.L.C., Parker, Colorado, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample is being returned as requested.

The sample submitted is a soft-sided cooler bag used to maintain food or beverages at a desired temperature over a period of time. The cooler bag is made of three layers of materials. The outer layer consists of a woven fabric which has been coated, covered or laminated with a layer of plastic material. The plastic has been determined to be noncellular. The plastic surface of this material faces outward and the plastic has been embossed to simulate the look of a woven fabric. The middle layer of this product is a layer of plastic foam which functions as an insulating and cushioning material. The final layer, which forms the interior of the cooler bag, is made of plastic reflective sheeting material. The cooler bag’s main compartment is held closed with strips similar to the VELCRO brand fastener. It features a top flap. The top flap is secured with a web fabric strap with strips similar to the above fastener. On the inside of the top flap is a wipeboard and a sleeve which houses a marker pen. Mounted on the exterior front side is a pair of plastic rotating eyeballs. The exterior backside features an open pocket constructed of open-worked mesh textile fabric covered with plastic material. Sewn onto the top of the bag is a textile carry handle. It measures approximately 8 inches wide, 10 inches high and 5.5 inches deep.

The applicable subheading for the cooler bag will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles . . . Other. The rate of duty will be 7 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 Mitchel Bayer at 212-637-7086.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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