NY a85935: The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a tote bag from Mexico; Article 509

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                            NY A85935

                          August 8, 1996


CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 A85935  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3030  

Mr. D. Andrew Goddard
North American Trade & Investment Group
2604 S. Dundee Street
Tampa, FL  33629 

RE:  The tariff classification and status under the North
     American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a tote bag from
     Mexico; Article 509

Dear Mr. Goddard:

     In your letter dated July 16, 1996, you requested a ruling
on the status of a tote bag from Mexico under the NAFTA.

     The sample submitted, no style number indicated, is a double
handle, open top, tote bag composed of a man-made textile
material.  The bag measures approximately 16" x 13 1/2" with 4"
gussets.  You have stated that the bag will be manufactured in
Mexico from 100 percent Mexican material.  You have also stated
that each bag will be designed with a logo per the specifications
of the customer.  Your sample is being returned as you requested. 

     The applicable tariff provision for the tote bag of man-made
textile material will be 4202.92.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for
travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting
of plastic or of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers,
other.  The general rate of duty will be 19.5 percent ad valorem. 
    
     The tote bag, being wholly obtained or produced entirely in
the territory of Mexico, will meet the requirements of HTSUSA
General Note 12(b)(i), and will therefore be entitled to a 14
percent rate of duty under the NAFTA upon compliance with all
applicable laws, regulations, and agreements.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 181
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 181).  

     This ruling letter is binding only as to the party to whom
it is issued and may be relied on only by that party.

     A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin
Gorman at 212-466-5893.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division