CLA-2-42:S:N:N5:341 811476
Mr. Brian DePodesta
Starter Corporation
370 James Street
New Haven, CT 06513
RE: The tariff classification of a novelty backpack from China,
Korea, Taiwan and/or Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. DePodesta:
In your letter dated June 9, 1995, you requested a
classification ruling for a novelty backpack.
The sample submitted, style B006, identified as an "Izzy
Knapsack", is a novelty backpack composed of an exterior surface
essentially of plush textile man-made fabric. The zippered
storage pouch, designed to contain personal effects, is made of
pvc vinyl. The remainder of the item is of textile man-made
fabric. It measures approximately 23 inches in height by 9
inches in width. Your sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for Style B006, the novelty
backpack of textile man-made fabric, will be 4202.92.3020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface
of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate
will be 19.8 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3020 fall within textile
category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of China, Korea and Taiwan are subject to
quota and the requirement of a visa. Products of Hong Kong are
subject to the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories 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