CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 D82380
Mr. Steven S. Weiser, Esq.
Graham & James LLP
885 Third Ave., 24th FL
New York, NY 10022-4834
RE: The tariff classification of handbags from China.
Dear Mr. Weiser:
In your letter dated September 10, 1998, on behalf of Liz
Claiborne, Inc., you requested a classification ruling for
handbags.
The samples submitted, identified as styles DH840089 and
DH840096, are handbags manufactured with an exterior surface of
man-made textile materials. Subheading 4202.22. provides for
Handbags, with or without handles or shoulder straps. The shoulder
straps herein are "de minimis". Style DH840089 measures
approximately 6 1/2"(H) x 7"(W) with 2 1/2" gussets. Style
DH840096 measures approximately 9"(H) x 11"(W) with 3" gussets.
Both styles are secured by means of magnetic snap fasteners. Your
samples are being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for Styles DH840089 and DH84096, the
handbags of man-made textile materials, will be 4202.22.8050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap,
including those without handle, with outer surface of textile
materials, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19
percent ad valorem.
The handbags fall within textile category designation 670.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China
are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. 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.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division