NY 866452: The tariff classification of an expanding tote bag fromTaiwan.

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                                   NY 866452
                                      
                                   September 16, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 866452 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500

Ms. Jacqueline A. Bonace
Blair Corporation
220 Hickory Street
Warren, PA  16366 

RE:  The tariff classification of an expanding tote bag from
Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Bonace:

     In your letter dated August 21, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample is a travel expandable tote bag
composed of a textile material with an outer surface of PVC.  The
item is designed with double textile zippers around the entire
bottom circumference which allows for the expansion of the bag. 
The bottom of the bag features four metal wheels that allows for
the item to be pulled when not carried.  The front of the bag has
a full width zippered storage pocket.  Unfolded the item
measures approximately 15 1/2" x 12" x 9".  It is designed with
double textile carrying handles, in addition to a removable
adjustable textile shoulder strap.  It is secured by means of a
top textile zipper closure.   

     The applicable subheading for the expanding tote bag 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 plastic sheeting, other.  The
duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.     
     
    This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).








     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,

                                   
  
                                                  Jean F. Maguire
                                                  Area Director
                                                  New York
Seaport