NY 862526: The tariff classification of a shoulder bag from China.

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                                   NY 862526
                                    
                                   May 10, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 862526 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500

Mr. Robert J. Mele
CSI Industries, Inc.
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA  19020

RE:  The tariff classification of a shoulder bag from China.

Dear Mr. Mele:

     In your letter dated April 22, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, style #038-123027, is a 100% cotton
denim shoulder bag.  It is unlined and measures approximately 13
1/2" x 11" x 5".  The bag features two open top pockets on the
front of the bag, an adjustable shoulder strap, and it closes by
means of a flap with two side release buckles.  The front flap is
printed with "les fleurs de Stefano".  Your sample is being
returned per your request.  

     The applicable subheading for style #038-123027, the
shoulder bag of 100% cotton textile materials, will be
4202.22.4500, 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 vegetable fibers and not of pile or
tufted construction, of cotton.  The duty rate will be 7.2
percent ad valorem. 

     Item 4202.22.4500 falls within textile category designation
369.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.  

     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.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     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