CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 D80176
Mr. Bernard D. Liberati
Morris Friedman & Co.
325 Chestnut Street - Suite 415
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883
RE: The tariff classification of a child's handbag from China.
Dear Mr. Liberati:
In your letter dated June 16, 1998, on behalf of the Good Lad Co., you
requested a classification ruling for a child's handbag.
The sample submitted, identified as style 24, is a child's handbag
manufactured of polypropylene (PP) straw strips with
an apparent width of less than 5mm. The bag is wholly of braided textile
material. It measures approximately 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" by 1 1/2".
The applicable subheading for Style 24, the child's handbag of braided
textile material, will be 4202.22.4030, 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 man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 8.4
percent ad valorem.
The handbag falls 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