CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 873532
Mr. Steven M. Dreyfuss
World Link Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 9703
Arnold, MD 21012
RE: The tariff classification of cosmetic and tote bags from
China.
Dear Mr Dreyfuss:
In your letter dated April 9, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on cosmetic and tote bags.
You have submitted four samples with your request. They are items
#1, #729/FD171, #8708/B-68-5637 and #2.
1. Item #1 is a zippered cosmetic bag composed of a clear
plastic exterior over a fabric print designed to be carried in the
handbag. The bag measures approximately 5" x 3 1/2" x 1".
2. Item #729/FD171 is a zippered travel cosmetic bag constructed
with a clear plastic exterior over a fabric print. The bag measures
approximately 7" x 5 1/2" x 2 1/2".
3. Item #8708/B-68-5637 is a travel cosmetic bag constructed of
clear see-through plastic. The top and bottom have a fabric print
underneath the plastic exterior. The bag measures approximately 7
1/2" x 4 1/2" with a 2" base.
4. Item #2 is a large zippered double handle tote bag
constructed of a fabric reputed to be 60 percent or more of jute and
40 percent or less of cotton. The bag measures approximately 22" x 17
1/2" x 6".
The applicable subheading for Item #1, the cosmetic bag of plastic
sheeting, will be 4202.32.2000, 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 plastic
sheeting, other. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Items #729/FD171 and #8708/B-
68-5637, the travel cosmetic bags of plastic sheeting, will be
4202.92.4500, HTS, which provides for travel, sports and similar bags,
with outer surface of plastic sheeting, other. The duty rate will be
20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Item #2, the zippered tote, if
constructed of 60% jute/40% cotton, will be 4202.92.2000, HTS, which
provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of
textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pole or tufted
construction, other. The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.2000 fall within textile category
designation 870. Based upon international textile trade agreements,
products of China are subject to visa requirements.
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