NY 863220: The tariff classification of an attache case from Taiwan,China, Korea, Thailand and/or Hong Kong.

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                                   NY 863220
                                      
                                   May 28, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863220 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.6000

Ms. Amy Sutz
H.I.T. Industries, Ltd.
Corporate Hdqtrs.
86 Executive Ave.
Edison, NJ  08817

RE:  The tariff classification of an attache case from Taiwan,
China,           Korea, Thailand and/or Hong Kong.

Dear Ms. Sutz:

     In your letter dated May 6, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     You have submitted literature and a swatch of an attache
case said to be constructed of 65.65% jute/34.35% polyester
textile materials.  The front and back are of textile materials. 
The interior is divided into several compartments, and appears to
be lined with textile materials.  The case features double loop
leather carrying handles, and it is secured by dual combination
locks.  It measures approximately 17" x 12" x 2 3/4".  The
attache case is identified as style 51754.  

     The applicable subheading for the attache case of jute
textile materials will be 4202.12.6000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for attache
cases, briefcases and similar containers, with outer surface of
textile materials, of vegetables fibers and not of pile or tufted
construction, other, other.  The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad
valorem.  

     Item 4202.12.6000 falls within textile category designation
870.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan, China, Korea, Thailand and Hong Kong are subject to
visa requirements.       

     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