CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 B84471
Ms. Anne Mason
Lillian Vernon Corp.
543 Main Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
RE: The tariff classification of an evening bag and gloves from
China.
Dear Ms. Mason:
In your letter dated April 18, 1997, you requested a
classification ruling for an evening bag and gloves.
The sample submitted, item 861Q, described as an "Evening
Glamour Set", consists of a handbag and a pair of child size
gloves.
The evening bag is constructed of cotton velvet fabric with a
braided shoulder strap. It measures approximately 5"(W) x 4"(H).
The front exterior has a plush teddy bear face with a faux pearl
necklace of plastic.
The child size gloves are constructed of knitted nylon fabric
featuring fourchettes, hemmed wrist, and several plastic gem
decorations made to look like bracelets and rings
The applicable subheading for the Item 861Q, the evening bag
with braided shoulder strap, will be 4202.22.4020, 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, wholly or
in part of braid, other, of cotton. The duty rate will be 8.1
percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.22.4020 falls within textile
category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of China are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa.
The applicable subheading for Item 861Q, the gloves of knitted
nylon fabric, will be 6116.93.9400, HTS, which provides for gloves,
mitten and mitts, knitted or crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers:
other: with fourchettes. The duty rate will be 19.4 percent ad
valorem.
Items classifiable under 6116.93.9400 falls within textile
category designation 631. 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,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division