CLA-2-*:S:N:N3H:341 877181
Mr. David A. Eisen
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
1515 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10036
RE: The tariff classification of a textile tote bag, item PP
106881 from China and/or Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Eisen:
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 7, 1992
ON BEHALF OF : Avon Products, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : "Overnight Tote Bag", item PP 106881, a
travel bag said to have an outer textile
material constructed of 55 percent ramie/
45 percent cotton fibers. You have
indicated that the same item may also be
constructed of a fabric of 100 percent
cotton fiber .
HTS PROVISION : 1) 4202.92.2000 if in chief weight of
ramie fibers.
2) 4202.92.1500 if in chief weight
cotton fibers.
HTS SUBHEADING : Travel, sport and similar bags, with
outer surface of textile materials, of
vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted
construction.
RATE OF DUTY : 1) 6.5 percent ad valorem
2) 7.2 percent ad valorem
TEXTILE
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ 2) 369
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to quota and/or visa requirements
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,
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.
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