CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 866661
Ms. Denise Kelly
Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, P.A.
5200 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126-2022
RE: The tariff classification of a cotton shoulder bag and a
plastic shoulder bag from Haiti.
Dear Ms. Kelly:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : August 30, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : Jaclyn, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted samples are two, women's
shoulder bags. The bags measure 13
inches by 8 inches by 4 inches. Each
bag has a shoulder strap that is one
inch wide and 32 inches long. Both
bags have interior compartments with
snap and zipper closures. There metal
D-Rings with tabs on the sides of each
bag. Style R-820 is a shoulder bag of
cotton, with vinyl trim. The front and
rear are covered with cotton, woven
fabric. Style R-920 is a shoulder
bag, of plastic sheeting. The entire
exterior surface of the rear and the
trim are vinyl.
HTS PROVISION : HTS
STYLE SUBHEADING DUTY RATE CATEGORY
R-820 4202.22.4500 7.2% 369
R-920 4202.22.1500 20% N/A
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Style R-820 is subject to a visa
requirement based upon international textile
trade agreements. 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, to
obtain the most current information
available, 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.
OTHER : The samples will be returned as requested.
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