CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 803074
Mr. Steven S. Weiser
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
Counselors At Law
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway - 43rd FL
New York, NY 10036-8901
RE: The tariff classification of a "Macro Bag" and a tote bag from
the Philippines.
Dear Mr. Weiser:
In your letter dated October 12, 1994, on behalf of Liz
Claiborne Accessories, Inc., you requested a classification ruling
for a "Macro Bag" and a tote bag.
The sample submitted, style 80970 is a "Macro Bag" composed of
nylon woven fabric with a matching open top, double handle, tote
bag. The item is trifold in design with a detachable shoulder
strap designed to be worn on the outside. The interior is designed
with a zippered pocket, a matching checkbook cover, slots to
contain credit cards etc. The exterior has a full-width snap
pocket designed to contain a cellular flip phone. The bag measures
approximately 7 3/4" x 4 3/4" with 1" gussets. The item is larger
than an average wallet. The matching tote bag measures
approximately 16 1/2" x 15". You have indicated that the items
will be imported and packaged for retail sale as a composite.
However, for classification purposes the items are not considered
to be a composite and each item will stand on its own merits. Your
sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for Style 80970, the "Macro Bag" of
nylon woven fabric, will be 4202.22.8050, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags,
whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle,
with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made
fibers. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Style 80970, the tote bag of
nylon woven fabric, will be 4202.92.3030, HTS, which provides for
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travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile
materials, other, of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate will be
20 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.22.8050 and 4202.92.3030 fall
within textile category designation 670. As a product of the
Philippines 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
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 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