United States International Trade Commision Rulings And Harmonized Tariff Schedule
faqs.org  Rulings By Number  Rulings By Category  Tariff Numbers
faqs.org > Rulings and Tariffs Home > Rulings By Number > 2000 NY Rulings > NY G80894 - NY G80965 > NY G80961

Previous Ruling Next Ruling
NY G80961




August 14, 2000

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:G80961

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9050

Mr. Arlen T. Epstein
Tompkins & Davidson, LLP
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

RE: The tariff classification of a CD carrying case from China.

Dear Mr. Epstein:

In your letter dated August 11th, 2000, on behalf of Avon Products Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The sample submitted with your request is identified as PP 213175, "Teen Band CD Minibag". The item is a carrying case specially shaped and fitted to hold a CD player and CDs. The case has an exterior surface of a sheeting of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and measures approximately 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/4". The case has two compartments. There is a central, zippered compartment that is designed to hold a CD player and incorporates a metal eyelet on the side to accommodate an ear phone cord. On the front exterior of the central compartment, there is a zippered compartment with 12 plastic holders for CDs. A fold over zippered pocket that is secured by a hook and loop closure is sewn onto the compartment on the front exterior. An adjustable shoulder strap is permanently attached to the bag.

The applicable subheading for PP 213175 will be 4202.92.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity casesother, cases designed to protect and transport compact disks (CD's), CD ROM disks, CD players, cassette players and/or cassettes. The rate of duty will be 18.6% ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

Your sample is being returned as requested.

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 212-637-7091.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

Previous Ruling Next Ruling

See also: