CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 859141
Mr. Rick A. Catalani
Geo. S. Bush & Co., Inc.
1400 Exchange Building
821 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
RE: The tariff classification of a jewelry pouch from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Catalani:
In your letter dated December 12, 1990, on behalf of Ace
Novelty Co., Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a drawstring jewelry pouch
constructed of PVC with a flocked man-made textile exterior,
measuring approximately 2 3/4" x 4". The pouch is designed to
hold purchases of costume jewelry and similar items for storage,
protection and/or travel. The pouches are not intended to be
entered with the items they are intended to carry. They are of
the type normally carried in the pocket or handbag and are
suitable for long term use.
The applicable subheading for the jewelry pouch of flocked
man-made textile materials will be 4202.32.9550, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the
handbag, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-
made fibers. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.32.9550 falls within textile category designation
670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
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, 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