CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 868901
Mr. Tod Barrett
Manufacturing Modes, Inc.
250 Lafayette Circle, Suite 203
Lafayette, CA 94549
RE: The tariff classification of a canvas discman carrying bag
from China.
Dear Mr. Barrett:
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 : November 6, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, styles SC-2B and
SC-2G, is a canvas carrying bag for a
portable disc player. The shell is
100 percent cotton woven. The item
measures 7 inches by 7 inches by 3 1/2
inches. It has a detachable,
adjustable shoulder strap, a self-
fabric flap with a velcro closure, and
two compartments. The flap has a
concealed pocket with a zipper
closure. The outer compartment is
padded, and it has a zipper closure
that extends along three sides of the
bag. The rear of the bag has two
textile belt loops.
HTS PROVISION : Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases,
attache cases, briefcases, school
satchels, spectacle cases, binocular
cases, camera cases, musical
instrument cases, gun cases, holsters
and similar containers...other, with
outer surface of plastic sheeting or
of textile materials, other, of
cotton.
HTS SUBHEADING : 4202.92.6000
RATE OF DUTY : 7.2 percent ad valorem
TEXTILE
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement and
quota restraints 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