CLA-2.1B:CO:G07
Mr. Dan Curson
Import Traders, Incorporated
333 Southwestern Boulevard Suite 202
Sugar Land, Texas 77478-3659
RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China
Dear Mr. Curson:
In your letter dated August 25, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. A sample was submitted for our
examination.
The submitted sample is a mini tote bag. The tote bag
measures approximately 6 x 6 x 3 inches and has an outer surface
of a 100% cotton woven fabric. The bag has an unsecured top and
two woven textile handles. Your sample is herein returned.
The applicable subheading for the tote bag will be
4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: Travel, sports and similar bags; with
outer surface of textile materials; Of vegetable fibers and not
of pile or tufted construction; Of cotton. The rate of duty will
be 6.8% ad valorem.
Item number 4202.92.1500 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 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.
Sincerely,
Jon A. Batt
Port Director
Detroit, Michigan