NY 817902: The tariff classification of a pvc pouch from Thailand

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	NY 817902

	January 12, 1996

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 817902  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500  

Ms. Lisa Beth Stunger
Inter-maritime Forwarding Company
156 William Street
New York, N.Y. 10038-2689

RE:	The tariff classification of a pvc pouch from Thailand

Dear Ms. Stunger:

	In your letter dated December 7, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your request is on behalf of Michael Friedman Corporation.

	A sample of an item identified as style 4505 has been submitted.  It is a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) snap pouch of the kind similar to those used to contain cosmetics and/or toiletries during travel.  The sample is being returned as requested.  

	The applicable subheading for style 4505 will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for  travel, sport and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other.  The rate of duty will be 20 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 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