CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 861926
Mr. Greg Timm
C. H. Timm
50 West Street
New York, NY 10006
RE: The tariff classification of a hosiery bag, a cosmetic bag,
a travel set, a carry-all and a curling iron cover from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Timm:
In your letter dated March 25, 1991, on behalf of Whitney
Productions, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted five samples. Item numbers TR091, TR121,
TR081, TR101 and TR131, all constructed with an outer surface of
polyester textile man-made materials with PVC plastic linings.
Item #TR091 is a hosiery/toiletry travel bag. The interior is
designed with seven clear plastic compartments; three of which
contain zippered closures. The bag, which is equipped with a
hanger, measuring approximately 12" x 18" when open and can be
tri-folded and placed in a suitcase while traveling.
Item #TR121 is an envelope style cosmetic bag. It measures
approximately 9" x 8 1/4", and closes by means of a flap that is
secured by a string closure.
Item #TR081 is a travel set consisting of a bag that contain
four plastic bottles and a soap box. One side of the interior is
designed with a clear plastic zippered pocket to contain the
plastic bottles; the other side contains two additional zippered
pockets to contain other personal toiletries. The item features
double textile carry handles, and closes by means of a textile
zipper that goes around the circumference of the bag.
Item #TR101, described as a lady's carry-all, is a travel
bag measuring approximately 8 1/2" x 10". The interior features
eight divided plastic pockets designed to store personal effects.
It closes by means of a top textile zipper closure.
Item #TR131 is a curling iron cover measuring approximately
5 1/2" x 13 1/2". The interior is lined with a plastic heat
resistant lining. The back of the cover features a full width
storage pocket. It closes by means of a flap with a hook and
loop closure.
The applicable subheading for Item numbers TR091, TR121,
TR101, and TR131 the travel bags of polyester textile man-made
materials, will be 4202.92.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (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.
The applicable subheading for Item number TR081, the travel
set, will be 9605.00.0000, HTS, which provides for travel sets
for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning (other
than manicure and pedicure sets of heading 8214). The duty rate
will be 8.1 percent ad valorem.
Items 4202.92.3030 falls within textile category designation
670. 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