NY A85721: The tariff classification of fur backpack from Italy.

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                            	NY A85721

					July 26, 1996

CLA-2-43:RR:NC:5:353 A85721  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4303.90.0000  

Ms. Beverly Irigoyen
Warnaco
90 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10016

RE:  The tariff classification of fur backpack from Italy. 

Dear Ms. Irigoyen:

     In your letter dated July 9, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The submitted sample, style K30410 is a backpack consisting
of pony hair.  The back pack has leather straps to facilitate
wearing the item, and two leather strap closures with metal
buckles.  The sample is being returned.   
 
     The applicable subheading for the pony hair back pack will
be 4303.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of apparel, clothing
accessories and other articles of furskin: Other.  The rate of
duty will be 2 percent ad valorem.   

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Martin
Weiss at 212-466-5881.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division