NY 863578: The tariff classification of a travel bag from China and/orTaiwan.

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                                   NY 863578
                                      
                                   June 12, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863578 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500

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

RE:  The tariff classification of a travel bag from China and/or
Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Eisen:

     In your letter dated May 23, 1991, on behalf of Avon
Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, item #PP 97952, called a "Floral
Garden Bag", is a travel bag constructed with an outer surface of
100% cotton textile materials with a vinyl interior lining.  It
measures approximately 21" x 13" x 9".  The front of the bag
features an exterior open pocket measuring approximately 6 1/2"
in width.  The item features double textile carrying handles, and
closes by means of a top textile zippered closure.

     Your sample is being returned as you requested.   

     The applicable subheading for item #PP 97952, the travel bag
of 100% cotton textile materials, 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 duty rate will be 7.2
percent ad valorem. 

     Items classifiable under 4202.92.1500 fall within textile
category designation 369.  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