NY 866732: The tariff classification of a tote bag from Kenya.

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                                   NY 866732
                                   September 23, 1991            
                         

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 866732 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.2000

Ms. Gwendolyn B. Karpus
Robert G. Marshall CHB
P.O. Box 40082
Jacksonville, FL  32203

RE:  The tariff classification of a tote bag from Kenya.

Dear Ms. Karpus:

     In your letter dated August 30, 1991, on behalf of Stoneage
Arts, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, called a "Kenya Bag", is an open top
double handle tote bag constructed of sisal textile materials. 
It is unlined and measures approximately 17" x 11" x 6 1/2".  The
item is multi-colored, and the handles are of leather. 
  
     The applicable subheading for the "Kenya" tote bag of sisal
textile materials will be 4202.92.2000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel,
sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials,
of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction,
other.  The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.  
     
    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