9902.12.40 - Backpacks or totes, each with an outer surface of man-made fiber textile material, specially designed for carrying dolls and containing straps, sleeves, netting or other restraints specifically designed to hold a doll in place, not incorporating any exterior windows through which a doll can be viewed (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.12.40, specifically addresses backpacks and totes designed for the carriage of dolls. The defining characteristic is the presence of internal restraints, such as straps, sleeves, or netting, meticulously engineered to secure a doll in place. Crucially, these items must feature an outer surface constructed from man-made fiber textile material. Furthermore, the absence of exterior windows designed for doll viewing is a prerequisite for classification under this subheading. This provision is a temporary modification, nested within Chapter 99, indicating it is subject to specific trade agreement legislation or other proclaimed restrictions.
While Chapter 99 encompasses a broad range of temporary measures and additional import restrictions, this particular subheading carves out a niche for specialized doll carriers. It is important to differentiate these from general-purpose backpacks or totes covered under other HTS chapters (e.g., Chapter 42 for bags and luggage). The explicit design and integral restraints for doll security are key differentiators. Unlike more general textile bags, the functionality here is singularly focused on protecting and transporting dolls.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 9902.12.40. The classification is complete at this level, provided the goods meet all stipulated criteria regarding material, design, and purpose. Any variations in material composition, the absence of doll-specific restraints, or the presence of viewing windows would necessitate reclassification under a different, potentially more general, HTS provision, likely within Chapter 42 as indicated by the parenthetical reference.