HQ 085772: "Booster Cable Bag"

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                         HQ 085772
                      February 6, 1990

CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  085772 SLR

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9040

Mr. David P. Cell
5608 Jordan Road
Bethesda, MD  20816

RE: "Booster Cable Bag"

Dear Mr. Cell:

     This ruling is in response to your letter, dated October 4,
1989, requesting the proper classification of the "Booster Cable
Bag" under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated (HTSUSA).

FACTS:

     A photocopy of the "Booster Cable Bag" was provided for our
examination.  The bag is made of plastic vinal PVC, measures
approximately 17-1/2 inches in diameter, and has a zipper down
the middle of the bag.  White printing on the front of the bag
presents instructions on how to jump start a car in case of a
dead battery.

ISSUE:

     What is the proper classification of the "Booster Cable Bag"
under the HTSUSA?

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

     Classification of merchandise under the HTSUSA is in
accordance with the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), taken
in order.  GRI 1 provides that classification is determined
according to the terms of the headings and any relevant section
or chapter notes.

     Heading 4202, HTSUSA, provides for "tool bags...and similar
containers...of plastic sheeting...."  Customs believes this
heading aptly describes the "Booster Cable Bag."  The subject
container performs much like a tool bag; it provides storage,
protection, and portability for an article needed to "repair" a
dead battery.

                              -2-

HOLDING:

     The merchandise in issue is classifiable in subheading
4202.92.9040, HTSUSA, which provides for trunks, suitcases...and
similar containers; travel bags...tool bags...and similar
containers, with outer surface of plastic sheeting or textile
materials, other, other, other.  The applicable rate of duty is
20 percent ad valorem.


                                Sincerely,


                                John Durant, Director
                                Commercial Rulings Division