NY 866854: The tariff classification of a cotton travel bag fromBrazil.

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                                   NY 866854
                                   September 23, 1991            
                         


CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 866854 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3015

Mr. Herb Levison
Patrick Powers Customs Brokers, Inc.
P.O. Box 30155
JFK Airport Station
Jamaica, NY  11430

RE:  The tariff classification of a cotton travel bag from
Brazil.

Dear Mr. Levison:

     In your letter dated September 10, 1991, on behalf of Cobra
Trading Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
      
     The submitted sample is a travel bag similar in design to a
"rucksack".  It is composed of a pile and tufted 100% cotton
construction.  It is unlined and measures approximately 12" x 19"
with an oval base.  The item is designed with double textile
string shoulder straps, and features a pile and tufted shoulder
pad protector designed to be worn on the shoulder.  It is secured
by means of a top textile drawstring closure.    

     The applicable subheading for the travel bag of 100% cotton
will be 4202.92.3015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags,
with outer surface of textile materials, other, of cotton.  The
duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.     

     Items classifiable under 4202.92.3015 fall within textile
category designation 369.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Brazil 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, 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