NY 862464: The tariff classification of jewelry box from China.

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                                   NY 862464
                                      
                                   April 30, 1991        

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 862464 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9020

Mr. Tai H. Liu
Nam Wah (USA) Inc.
10522 Lake City Way N.E., Suite C-103
Seattle, WA  98125-1530 

RE:  The tariff classification of jewelry box from China.

Dear Mr. Liu:

     In your letter dated April 9, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample is a jewelry box said to be constructed
with an outer surface of sprayed velvet textile materials.  The
item measures approximately 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".  The interior is
specially shaped and fitted to contain jewelry.  You have also
requested the proper classification for the same jewelry box if
constructed of velvet, suede, or french pile.  Whether
constructed of sprayed velvet, suede or french pile the
classification would be the same.   

     The applicable subheading for the jewelry box of textile
man-made materials will be 4202.92.9020, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks,
suitcases, jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer
surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. 
The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem. 

     Item 4202.92.9020 falls within textile category designation
670.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China 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