NY 862606: The tariff classification of a travel bag from Hong Kong.

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                                   NY 862606
                                                                 
                                   April 30, 1991


CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 862606 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3030

Mr. James C. Alluedi 
A.J. Arango, Inc.
501 E. Jackson St.
P.O. Box 3007
Tampa, FL  33601

RE:  The tariff classification of a travel bag from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Alluedi:
     
     In your letter dated April 18, 1991, on behalf of Caribbean
International, you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, item K-188, is a travel bag
constructed with an outer surface of 100% nylon textile materials
and lined with plastics.  The bag measures approximately 17" x 8
1/2" x 8".  It features a separate zippered pocket on each end of
the bag.  One pocket is designed with a built-in AM/FM radio
board.  The item at issue has double webbed textile carrying
handles, and closes by means of a top textile zippered closure. 
The bag is the essential character of the item.                  
              
     The applicable subheading for item K-188, the travel bag of
nylon textile materials, will be 4202.92.3030, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel,
sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials,
other, of man-made fibers, other.  The duty rate will be 20
percent ad valorem. 

     Item 4202.92.3030 falls within textile category designation
670.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.    

     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