NY a82103: The tariff classification of travel bags and compacts from China.

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                            NY A82103

                          April 3, 1996

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 A82103  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500  

Ms. Brenda Netto
Expeditors International 1840 Airport Exchange Blvd.
Erlanger, KY. 41018 

RE:  The tariff classification of travel bags and compacts from
     China.

Dear Ms. Netto:

     In your letter dated March 18, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  The request is on behalf of Libby Lee
Toys, Inc.

     Samples of four prototype travel bags identified as styles
5501, 5601, 5701 and 5801 have ben received.  Each sample is
constructed of  compact Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting
which has a fabric backing.  The bags are wrapped in a prototype
packer sleeve to which a cosmetic compact will be affixed prior
to importation.  A sample of the compact has not been submitted.
Your samples are being returned as requested.

     The applicable subheading for the PVC travel bags 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 textile materials or of a sheeting of plastics,
other.  The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem.  

     We are unable to classify the cosmetic compact.  A sample of
the item to be imported and a breakdown of the content's
composition must be submitted as well as a sample of proposed
packaging indicating the content of the cosmetics.  

      This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part
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