NY 862719: The tariff classification of lady's handbags from China.

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                                   NY 862719
                                      
                                   May 10, 1991

CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:341 862719 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.3300; 7018.90.5000

Ms. Denise A. Cline
Studio Imports Ltd., Inc.
2252 Hayes Street
Hollywood, FL  33020

RE:  The tariff classification of lady's handbags from China.

Dear Ms. Cline:

     In your letter dated April 18, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     You have submitted five samples of lady's handbags.  Style
numbers 89288, 89541, 89542, 89534 and 88705, all said to be
constructed of beads of glass and sequins of plastic.    

     Style #88705 is constructed with an outer surface of wholly
covered plastic spangles with beaded trim.  It is lined with
rayon satin textile materials, and measures approximately 7 1/2"
x 5 1/2" with 2" side gussets.  The bag features a textile rope-
like shoulder strap and closes by means of a top zippered
closure.      

     Style #89288 is a handbag constructed with an outer surface
wholly covered with glass beads.  It is lined with rayon textile
materials, and measures approximately 6 1/2" x 5" with 1 1/2"
side gussets.  The bag features a metal rope-like shoulder strap
and closes by means of a metal clasp closure. 

     Your samples are being returned per your request.

      The applicable subheading for style #88705, the handbag of
wholly covered plastic spangles, will be 3926.90.3300, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
beads, bugles, and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and
not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included:
handbags...  The duty rate will be 8.2 percent ad valorem.  

     The applicable subheading for style #89288, the handbag of
wholly covered glass beads, will be 7018.90.5000, HTS, which
provides for glass beads... and articles thereof... other: other. 
The duty rate will 6.6 percent ad valorem.
    
     Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to
give a classification ruling on the lady's handbags, style
numbers 89541, 89542 and 89534.  Your request for a
classification ruling should include a component breakdown by
value showing separate cost of the beads and spangles.  

     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