CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 C86640
Mr. Louis S. Shoichet
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
Counselors At Law
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway - 43rd FL
New York, NY 10036-8901
RE: The tariff classification of an evening bag from China and/or
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. S. Shoichet:
In your letters dated March 11, 1998 and April 14, 1998, on
behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you requested a classification
ruling for an evening bag.
The sample submitted, identified as "Imari Velvet Drawstring
Bag" - PP 166725, is an evening bag of imitation velvet having a
braided drawstring closure and a braided shoulder strap. The bag
measures approximately 8 inches in length by 7 inches in width with
an approximate 2 inch "T" gusset. Your sample is being returned as
you requested.
The applicable subheading for the evening bag of imitation
velvet with braided shoulder strap will be 4202.22.4030, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those
without handle, with outer surface of textile materials, wholly or
in part of braid, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be
8 percent ad valorem.
The evening bag falls within textile category designation 670.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China
and Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories 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. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division