CLA-2-*:S:N:N3H:341 877182
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
106629 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 : " Leopard Tote Bag ", item PP 106629, a
ladies tote bag said to have an outer
textile material constructed of 55
percent ramie/45 percent cotton fibers.
HTS PROVISION : 4202.92.2000
HTS SUBHEADING : Travel, sport and similar bags, with
outer surface of textile materials, of
vegetable fibers and not of pile or
tufted constructed, other.
RATE OF DUTY : 6.5 percent ad valorem
TEXTILE
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to 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