CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 859722
Mr. Feliz A. Chambers
Samsonite Corporation
Int'l Headquarters
11200 East Forty-Fifth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80239-3018
RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag, two suitcases and a
garment bag from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Chambers:
In your letter dated January 14, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of a tote bag and literature of
style line #2100 which is constructed of jute textile materials.
The tote measures approximately 14" x 10" x 8", and features
double zippered compartments and an adjustable shoulder strap
with a stay put pad. The front of the tote features the
"Samsonite" logo. The style line includes a 26 and 28 inch
pullman suitcase and a garment bag all said to be constructed of
jute tweed textile materials. Although the luggage is imported
nested in a common box, each piece is sold separately at retail
with individual prices. Therefore for classification purpose
each piece will be classified separately.
The applicable subheading for style #2100, the tote and
garments bags of jute textile materials, will be 4202.92.2000,
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, other. The duty rate will be 6.5 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style #2100, the 26 and 28
inch pullman suitcases of jute textile materials, will be
4202.12.6000, HTS, which provides for trunks, suitcases and
similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials, of
vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, other.
The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.
Items 4202.92.2000 and 4202.12.6000 falls within textile
category designation 870. 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