CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 861232
4602.10.2920
Mr. Alan Siegal
Genghis Khan Freight Service, Inc.
161-15 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of two lady's handbags, a coin
purse and a shopping bag from Philippines.
Dear Mr. Siegal:
In your letter dated March 5, 1991, on behalf of Barganza
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted four samples. Articles #21221, #21225,
#21230 and #20264. Item #21221 is a lady's handbag constructed
of abaca textile materials. It is unlined and measures
approximately 15" x 9 1/2". The bag features double leather
carrying handles, and closes by means of a leather loop closure.
Article #21225 is a coin purse constructed of abaca textile
materials. It is unlined, an measures approximately 3 1/2" x 2
1/2". It closes by means of a top textile zipper closure.
Article #21230 is a shopping bag similar in design to a
"French Shopper", constructed of abaca textile materials. The
bag is unlined, and measures approximately 15" x 19 1/2". It is
an open top bag, that features a drawstring closure.
Article #20264 is a handbag constructed of abaca straw. It
is unlined, and measures approximately 18" x 15". The item
features double carrying handles, and closes by means of a loop
closure.
Your samples are being returned per your request.
The applicable subheading for Article #21221, the lady's
handbag of abaca textile materials, will be 4202.22.6000,
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, other, 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 Article #21225, the coin purse
of abaca textile materials, will be 4202.32.8000, HTS, which
provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or
in the handbag, 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 Article #21230, the shopping
bag of abaca textile materials, will be 4202.92.2000, HTS, which
provide 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 Article #20264, the handbag of
abaca straw, will be 4602.10.2920, HTS, which provides for
luggage, handbags and flatgoods, whether or not lined, of
plaiting materials, other, handbags. The duty rate will be 5.3
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