NY 865778: The tariff classification of a cotton handbag with leather trim from China.

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                                 NY 865778
                                 August 26, 1991


CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341  865778

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO: 4202.22.4500

Mr. David P. Zipkin
Wilsons Suede & Leather
7401 Boone Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN  55428

RE:  The tariff classification of a cotton handbag with leather  
   trim from China.

Dear Mr. Zipkin: 

     In your letter dated July 30, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The submitted sample Style #0103, is a lady's cotton canvas
handbag with leather trim, double leather handles and a zipper
closure.

     Your sample is being returned as requested.

     The applicable subheading for the cotton canvas/leather trim
handbag 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 rate of duty will
be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
                                                                 
     The cotton handbag falls within textile category designation
369.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China 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, 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 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