NY 863013: The tariff classification of an accessory storage bag fromTaiwan.

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                                   NY 863013
                                      
                                   May 21, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863013 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500

Ms. Andrea M. Trudeau
Pruneyard Towers II
Fraser & Associates
1999 S. Bascom Ave. - Suite 300
Campbell, CA  95008

RE:  The tariff classification of an accessory storage bag from
Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Trudeau:

     In your letter dated May 3, 1991, on behalf of Accessory
Connections, you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted article appears to be a portable accessory
storage bag designed to be carried with the person as well as
hanged in a closet.  It is constructed of cotton canvas textile
materials with twelve clear plastic storage pockets on each side. 
The item measures approximately 15" x 38" unfolded.  The top and
bottom are designed with metal snaps to secure the item when in a
folded position.
  
     The applicable subheading for the accessory storage bag of
cotton canvas textile materials will be 4202.92.1500, 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, of cotton.  The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad
valorem.  

     Item 4202.92.1500 falls within textile category designation
369.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan 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