CLA-2-70:S:N:N3:226 811122

Ms. Brenda Tostenson
Indolink Corporation
1281 Andersen Drive
Suite A-C
San Rafael, CA 94901-5335

RE: The tariff classification of a glass beaded handbag from China

Dear Ms. Tostenson:

In your letter dated May 26, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a glass beaded handbag. A sample was submitted with your ruling and will be returned as requested.

Style #BDE62 "Daisies" is a black lady's evening handbag. The exterior surface is fully covered in glass beads with daisy designs. It is lined with textile material and measures approximately six and one half inches by five inches with two inch gussets. It is secured by means of a metal clasp closure.

The applicable subheading for the glass beaded handbag will be 7018.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States HTS), which provides for glass beads... and articles thereof...other; other. The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad valorem.

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