NY a83727: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China

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                            NY A83727
                          June 12, 1996


CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 A83727  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    4202.92.2000  

Ms. Joanne Balice
CBI Distributing Corp.
1501 North Michael Drive
Wood Dale, Il. 60191-1095 

RE:  The tariff classification of a tote bag  from China

Dear Ms. Balice:

     In your letter dated May 15, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling.  
     
     A sample of a shoulder tote bag identified as style 87572
has been submitted.  It is manufactured of a denim style textile
material which is said to be of 55 percent ramie and 45 percent
cotton fibers by weight.  The tote bag is fabric lined and has an
interior zippered pocket.  The top is closed at the center by
means of a snap.  The bag measures approximately 12' x 11' x 6".  

    The applicable subheading for item 87572 will be
4202.92.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for travel, sport and similar bags, with
outer surface of textile materials of vegetable fibers and not of
pile or tufted construction, other, other.  The duty rate will be
6.3 percent ad valorem.

     Tariff number 4202.92.2000 falls within textile category
designation 870.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of China are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa.

     The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes.  To
obtain the most current information available, 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 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 kevin
Gorman at 212-466-5893.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division