NY 863083: The tariff classification of a jewelry box from Taiwan.

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                                   NY 863083
                                      
                                   May 16, 1991 

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863083 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9020

Mr. James H. Bartee
House of Lloyd, Inc.
11901 Grandview Road
Grandview, MO  64030

RE:  The tariff classification of a jewelry box from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Bartee:

     In your letter dated May 2, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, item #291325, is a jewelry box
designed to contain jewelry while traveling.  The exterior is
constructed of 100% nylon velvet with gold metal trim.  The
interior is lined with textile materials, and features three
small textile pouches within the lid, that are secured by metal
snaps designed to carry smaller individual pieces of jewelry. 
The bottom section is specially shaped and fitted to contain
jewelry.  The item measures approximately 8 1/2" x 5" x 1 1/2".  
 

     The applicable subheading for item #291325, 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 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