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