NY 863172: The tariff classification of a "Nintendo Game Boy" carry-allfrom China.

Native CBP ruling rendition. Applicability is fact-specific; modification/revocation relationships and original publisher date are retained. Publisher sentinel year0001 means unknown date, not a historical legal adoption.

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                                   NY 863172
                                   May 24, 1991                  
                      

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863172 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.0000

Ms. Patty Iacono
Seino America, Inc./Gladish
215 Long Beach Blvd. #511
Long Beach, CA  90802 

RE:  The tariff classification of a "Nintendo Game Boy" carry-all
from           China.

Dear Ms. Iacono:

     In your letter dated May 8, 1991, on behalf of Nexoft
Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, item #3900, is a portable "Nintendo
Game Boy" carry-all designed to contain video games and
accessories.  The exterior is constructed of a rigid plastic. 
The interior is specially shaped and fitted to contain the game
boy unit, cartridges, earphones, etc.  The item measures
approximately 7" x 5", and features a nylon removable adjustable
shoulder strap.  It closes by means of a lift-type lock closure. 
The front of the case is printed with "Game Boy Portable Carry-
All By Nexoft".  Your sample is being returned per your request. 
     

     The applicable subheading for item #3900, the portable
carry-all of rigid plastics, will be 4202.99.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
camera cases, binocular cases and similar containers, other,
other, 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