CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 859477
Mr. David L. McClees
Talus Corp.
400 Riverside Street
Portland, Maine 04103
RE: The tariff classification of a shoe tote bag from Taiwan
and/or Mexico.
Dear Mr. McClees:
In your letter dated January 8, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a shoe tote bag constructed of
cotton textile materials designed to carry a pair of shoes while
traveling. The bag is rectangular in shape and measures
approximately 8 1/2 inches in width and 12 inches in length. The
item is unlined and features a detachable shoulder strap designed
to be worn on the shoulder. It is closed by means of a zippered
closure.
You have also requested the proper classification for the
same shoe tote bag if constructed of nylon.
The applicable subheading for the shoe tote bag of cotton
textile materials will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel,
sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials,
of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of
cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the shoe tote bag if
constructed of nylon textile materials will be 4202.92.3030. HTS.
which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer
surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers, other.
The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
In reference to your inquiry as to how you may obtain quotas
and visas, we suggest that you contact the foreign government in
the country of origin to obtain this information.
Item 4202.92.1500 falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan or Mexico are subject to visa requirements and quota
restraints.
Item 4202.92.3030 falls within textile category designation
670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan or Mexico 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