HQ 081394: Tariff classification of a lady's toiletry bag with accessories

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                                HQ 081394

                                   March 28, 1989

          CLA-2 CO:R:C:G DFC

          CATEGORY: Classification

          TARIFF NO.: 9605.00.0000

          Mr. David Krakauer,
          Vice President-Operations
          Roger Gimbel Accessories
          4 West 33rd Street
          New York, New York 10001-3386

          RE: Tariff classification of a lady's toiletry bag with
              accessories

          Dear Mr. Krakauer:

               In a letter dated September 21, 1987, you inquired as to the
          tariff classification of a lady's textile toiletry bag with
          plastic accessories under the Tariff Schedules of the United
          States Annotated (TSUSA), and also under the Harmonized Tariff
          Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA).  Inasmuch as
          the HTSUSA became effective on January 1, 1989, we will respond
          to you under the provisions of that schedule.

          FACTS:

              The sample designated as style P1110, was produced in the
          People's Republic of China.  It measures approximately 7 inches
          by 9.75 inches and contains two full width transparent plastic
          interior zipper closure pouches, one of which holds a plastic
          soap dish, a bottle and a jar.  The bag is secured by two top
          snap closures and is carried by double self-material handle
          straps.

          ISSUE:

              Does style P1110 constitute a travel set within the purview
          of heading 9605.00.0000, HTSUSA?

          LAW AND ANALYSIS:

              Subheading 9605.00.0000, HTSUSA, provides for travel sets for
          personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning (other than
          manicure and pedicure sets of heading 8214).















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              The Explanatory Note to heading 9605, HTSUSA, reads in
          pertinent part as follows:

                    The heading covers certain travel sets consisting
               of articles individually falling in different headings
               of the Nomenclature or consisting of different
               articles of the same heading.

               The heading includes:

               (i)  Toilet sets, presented in a case of leather,
                    fabric, or plastics, containing, e.g., moulded
                    plastic boxes, brushes, a comb, scissors,
                    tweezers, a nail file, a mirror, a razor
                    holder and manicure instruments.

              It is our opinion based on the explanatory material cited
          above that the toiletry bag with its plastic accessories falls
          within the purview of heading 9605, TSUSA, as travel sets.

          HOLDING:

               Style P1110 is classifiable under subheading 9605.00.0000,
          HTSUSA, as travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or
          clothes cleaning (other than manicure and pedicure sets of
          heading 8214) with duty at the rate of 8.1 percent ad valorem.

                                    Sincerely,




                                     John Durant, Director
                                     Commercial Rulings Division




























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