CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 801488
Ms. Wendy Stendal
All Freight Int'l, Inc.
131 S.W. 156th St., #200
Seattle, WA 98166
RE: The tariff classification of a backpack from China.
Dear Ms. Stendal:
In your letter dated August 22, 1994, on behalf of Pacific
Market, Inc., you requested a classification ruling for a backpack.
The sample submitted, no style number indicated, is a backpack
said to be composed of 85 percent wool and 15 percent nylon woven
fabric with leather trim. The item features a large drawstring top
compartment in addition to a smaller front compartment. Both
compartments are secured by means of buckled flap closures. The
item measures approximately 14" x 16" x 5".
The applicable subheading for the backpack of 85 percent wool
and 15 percent nylon woven fabric will be 4202.92.3040, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile
materials, other, other. The duty rate will be 20 ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3040 fall within textile
category designation 870. As a product of China this merchandise
is subject to visa requirements and quota restraints based upon
international textile trade agreements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided
into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the
subject merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the
result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes, to obtain the most current
information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time
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of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint
Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is
available for inspection at your local Customs office.
This product is subject to the Wool Product Labeling Act. We
suggest that you contact the FTC for further information regarding
labeling and fiber content regulations and restrictions.
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