CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 875633
Ms. Elizabeth Brault
Fingerhut Corporation
4400 Baker Road
Minnetonka, MN 55343
RE: The tariff classification of a pouch containing a bracelet
from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Brault:
In your letter dated June 17, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a pouch containing a bracelet.
You have submitted a sample and a photo of two items
described as follows:
Item #1 is a drawstring pouch constructed of 100 percent
polyester textile material. The pouch measures approximately 4
inches by 4 1/4 inches.
Item #2 is an imitation pearl bracelet constructed of glass
beads.
You have indicated that the imitation pearl bracelet will be
imported packaged in the pouch and is considered as part of
packaging. However, for classification purposes each item will
be classified separately.
The applicable subheading for item #1, the drawstring pouch
of 100% polyester, will be 4202.32.9550, 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 textile materials, other, other, of man-made
fibers. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for item #2, the imitation pearl
bracelet of glass beads, will be 7117.90.5000, HTS, which
provides for Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Valued over 20
cents per dozen pieces or parts. The duty rate will be 11
percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.32.9550 fall within textile
category designation 670. 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