CLA-2-42-NO:CO:FNIS D09
Lynn O'Beirn
International Dept.
Four Star International Trading Company
3330 East 79th Street
Cleveland, OH 44127
RE: The tariff classification of a lipstick holder from China
Dear Ms O'Beirn:
In your letter dated June 18, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You submitted one sample which is a fabric covered cardboard
lipstick holder with mirror and a snap closure. You state the
fabric content is 35 percent cotton and 65 percent polyester.
The applicable subheading for the above item 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, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19.5
percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.32.9550 fall within textile
category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa.
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. 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.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Garland J. Ruiz
Acting Port Director
New Orleans, LA