CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 866540

Mr. Ronald Morgan
Karl Schroff and Associates, Inc.
207 Hindry Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90307

RE: The tariff classification of a textile jewelry pouch from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Morgan:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : August 26, 1991 ON BEHALF OF : Items International

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a polyester, travel drawstring jewelry pouch. The drawstring bag has a circular base whose diameter is 4 inches. The bag has 8 inside pockets that are designed to hold jewelry.

HTS PROVISION : Travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers, other.

HTS SUBHEADING : 4202.92.3030

RATE OF DUTY : 20 percent ad valorem

TEXTILE

IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement 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.

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