CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 869420
Ms. Dorothy Lipton
Dorothy Lipton Designs, Inc.
400C Fisher Street
Munster, IN 46321
RE: The tariff classification of travel cosmetic bags from
Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Lipton:
In your letter dated December 3, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on travel cosmetic bags.
You have submitted four samples of travel cosmetic bags with
your request. They are as follows:
Style #01 is constructed with an outer surface of 100%
nylon. The interior is lined with PVC and features divided side
pockets. It is oval in design, and features an additional full
width outer zippered storage pocket. It is secured by means of a
top textile zipper closure.
Style #046 is constructed of 100% nylon with a PVC lining.
It measures approximately 7 3/4" x 4 1/2" with 3 1/2" gussets.
It is secured by means of a textile zipper closure around the top
circumference of the bag allowing for easy accessibility.
Style #020 is constructed with an outer surface of 100%
cotton with a PVC lining. The item is designed with a zip-around
textile zipper, that when opened features a mirror within the
lid. It measures approximately 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 1/3/4".
Style #031 is constructed with an outer surface of 100%
cotton with a PVC lining. It is designed with a front full width
open pocket that features an attached flip-out mirror. It
measures approximately 7 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2". It is secured by
means of a top textile zipper closure.
Your samples are being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for styles #01 and #046, the
travel cosmetic bags of 100% nylon textile materials, will be
4202.92.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with
outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers,
other. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for styles #020 and #031, the
travel cosmetic bags of 100% cotton textile materials, will be
4202.92.1500, HTS, which provides for travel, sports and similar
bags, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable
fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The
duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3030 fall within textile
category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Taiwan are subject to visa requirements
and quota restraints.
Item classifiable under 4202.92.1500 fall within textile
category designation 369. 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