CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 871870
Mr. Vahan Chertavian
Arjan USA, Ltd.
1616 Wicomico Ln.
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
RE: The tariff classification of a wallet and a money belt from
China.
Dear Mr. Chertavian:
In your letter dated February 20, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on a wallet and a money belt.
You have submitted two samples with your request, identified
as items A and B.
Item A, described as a "Hip-Hugger", is a 100% leather
security wallet designed with an attached loop to be secured onto
one's belt. Once secured the wallet is worned inside trousers or
skirts. The item is flat in design and features a zippered
compartment on each side with six inner pockets designed to
contain credit cards etc.. It measures approximately 8 inches by
4 1/2 inches.
Item B, described as a "Cache", is a money belt constructed
of 100% cotton designed to be worn on the person. The item is
flat in design, unlined, and measures approximately 16 inches by
4 1/2 inches designed to be worn around the waist underneath the
clothing. It has a zippered compartment with two internal
pockets. The zipper closure is concealed by means of a textile
flap.
The applicable subheading for Item A, the "Hip-Hugger"
security wallet of 100% leather, will be 4202.31.6000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the
handbag, with outer surface of leather, other. The duty rate
will be 8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Item B, the "Cache" money belt
of 100% cotton, will be 4202.32.4000, 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, of cotton. The
duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.32.4000 fall within textile
category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China 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