NY 867002: The tariff classification of a travel bag from China.

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                                   NY 867002
                                   September 30, 1991            
                         

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 867002 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500

Ms. Jane Vergona
Total Port Clearance, Inc.
10 Fifth Street
Valley Stream, NY  11581

RE:  The tariff classification of a travel bag from China.

Dear Ms. Vergona:

     In your letter dated September 17, 1991, on behalf of Bonnie
Int'l, you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, style #L1714, is a travel bag
constructed of 100% cotton textile materials.  It is lined with
textile materials, and measures approximately 16" x 13" x 5". 
The item is designed with double textile rope carry handles, in
addition to an adjustable webbed textile shoulder strap designed
to be worn on the shoulder.  It is secured by means of a flap
with a metal snap closure.  The front of the bag features the
"Estee Lauder" logo.    

     Your sample is being returned as you requested.

     The applicable subheading for style #L1714, the travel bag
of 100% cotton 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. 

     Items classifiable under 4202.92.1500 fall within textile
category designation 369.  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