CLA-2-42:S:N:N5:341 813199
Mr. Lou Piropato
Daniel F. Young, Inc.
17 Battery Place
New York, NY 10004-1101
RE: The tariff classification of a travel utility pouch and an
auto visor wallet from China.
Dear Mr. Piropato:
In your letter dated August 1, 1995, on behalf of LaVie
International, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a
travel utility pouch and an auto visor wallet.
You have submitted two samples with your request, identified
as items 16405 and 16403. They are as follows:
Item 16405, described as a "Glove Box Attache", is a travel
utility pouch composed of an exterior surface of vinyl designed
to contain personal effects during travel. The interior has a
textile lining. It measures approximately 10 1/2 inches in width
by 5 1/2 inches in height. One end of the pouch has a textile
loop. The item is secured by means of a textile zippered
closure. You have indicated that the item is an auto accessory
designed to contain maps, receipts, papers etc. However, for
classification purposes the item is not considered to be an auto
accessory and will be classified accordingly.
Item 16403, described as a "Visor Wallet", is an auto visor
wallet composed of vinyl designed to be attached to a sun visor
in an automobile by means of two elastic straps that are sewn
across the back of the article. The item is solely or
principally used in an automobile. The visor has a large
zippered pocket and two small open pockets on the front exterior
designed to hold maps, receipts, registration certificates, toll
booklets and other miscellaneous items.
Your samples were returned by pick-up service as you
requested.
The applicable subheading for Item 16405, the travel utility
pouch of vinyl, will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and
similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other.
The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Item 16403, the auto visor
wallet of vinyl, will be 8708.99.8080, HTS, which provides for
other parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of heading 8701
to 8705. The duty rate will be 3 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