NY 866471: The tariff classification of a plastic handbag from China.

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                                   NY 866471
                               September 13, 1991


CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 866471 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.1500  

Mr. John Slagle
Wolf D. Barth Co. Inc.
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153

RE:  The tariff classification of a plastic handbag from China.

Dear Mr. Slagle:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).

  DATE OF INQUIRY   :      August 19, 1991
     
  ON BEHALF OF      :      Whitman's Chocolate

  DESCRIPTION OF
  MERCHANDISE       :      The submitted sample is a child's
                           handbag, of plastic sheeting.  The
                           polyvinyl chloride handbag has two
                           plastic handles, and it may be closed
                           with a slide fastener.

  HTS PROVISION     :      Handbags, whether or not with shoulder
                           strap, including those without handle,
                           with outer surface of plastic sheeting
                           or of textile materials, with outer
                           surface of plastic sheeting.

  HTS SUBHEADING    :      4202.22.1500

  RATE OF DUTY      :      20 percent ad valorem

     OTHER             :    The sample will be returned as requested.

  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