CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 859318
Mr. L. Ho
Universal Metal Plastic Manufactory
57, Sha Tsui Road
Superluck Industrial Centre
(Phase 2) Block C & D, 4/F
Tsuen Wan, N.T. Hong Kong
RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring pouch constructed
of 100% rayon textile materials.
Dear Mr. Ho:
In your letter dated December 28, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a drawstring pouch constructed of a
100% rayon flocked textile exterior. The interior is lined with
textile man-made fibers and the pouch measures approximately 2
3/4" x 3". The item is of the type normally carried in the
pocket or handbag and is suitable for long term use.
The applicable subheading for the drawstring pouch of 100%
rayon flocked 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.
You have indicated the country of origin to be China. Your
inquiry does not provide enough information to determine the
country of origin. Custom Regulations CFR 12.130 states a
textile or textile product, subject to section 204, Agricultural
Act of 1956 as amended, which consists of materials produced or
derived from, or processed in, more than one foreign territory
or country, shall be a product of that foreign territory where it
last underwent a substantial transformation. The product will be
considered to have undergone a substantial transformation if it
has been transformed by means of substantial manufacturing or
processing operation into a new and different article of
commerce. We recommend that you submit a separate request
supplying additional country of origin information such as
manufacturing declaration, processing etc., and forward it to the
Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs Service
Headquarters, 1301 Constitution Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20229.
You have also requested information regarding invoice
description and Customs invoice description. Customs Regulations
CFR 141.86(3) requires a detailed description of the merchandise,
including the name by which each item is known, the grade or
quality, and marks, numbers, and symbols under which sold by the
seller or manufacturer to the trade in the country of
exportation, together with the marks and numbers of the packages
in which the merchandise is packed.
Item 4202.32.9550 falls within textile category designation
670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China 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