NY 865083: The tariff classification of a novelty shoe purse fromTaiwan.

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                               NY 865083
                                                 
                             July 22, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 865083 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500

Ms. Betsy N. Wolkens
Hayes Specialties Corporation
1761 East Genesee
Saginaw, Michigan  48601

RE:  The tariff classification of a novelty shoe purse from
Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Wolkens:

     In your letter dated July 9, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, called a "Tennis Shoe Purse, is a
novelty tennis shoe shoulder bag constructed with an outer
surface of cotton textile materials with a latex sole.  It is
designed chiefly as a shoulder bag for young girls.  The bag
features a removable textile shoulder strap that is attached by
means of metal clasps designed to be worn on the shoulder.  The
item is secured by means of a textile zipper closure down the top
center of the bag, in addition to an alternative textile
shoestring closure which gathers the item when pulled.    

     The applicable subheading for the novelty shoulder bag of
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. 

     Items classifiable under 4202.22.4500 fall within textile
category designation 369.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of 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