NY 863453: The tariff classification of novelty coin purses from Chinaand/or Taiwan.

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                                   NY 863453
                                      
                                   June 5, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863453 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.32.9550

Mr. David A. Eisen
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street
New York, NY  10004

RE:  The tariff classification of novelty coin purses from China
and/or          Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Eisen:

     In your letter dated May 16, 1991, on behalf of Avon
Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted samples, Item #PP 94809, called a "Winter
Purse Penguin" and Item #PP 94810, called a "Winter Purse
Snowman" are novelty coin purses designed to represent a penguin
and a snowman.  Both items are constructed with a 65%
polyester/35% cotton outer surface and are stuffed with
traditional stuffing materials.  The items measures approximately
5 inches in length and 3 inches width.  Each purse contain
approximately a 3 inch zipper in the rear which permits access to
the interior for the purpose of storing and/or removing items
such as coins, bills etc..  A plastic swivel dog leash clasp is
attached to the upper portion of each item by means of a textile
ribbon designed to be clipped to a belt loop.    
     Your samples are being returned per your request.

     The applicable subheading for Items #PP 94809 and #PP 94810,
the novelty coin purses of textile man-made materials, will be
4202.32.9550, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in
the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of textile
materials, other, other, of man-made fibers.   The duty rate will
be 20 percent ad valorem.     

     Items 4202.32.9550 falls within textile category designation
670.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China and Taiwan 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