NY a85922: The tariff classification of a shopper tote from China.

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                            NY A85922

                          August 8, 1996

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 A85922  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3005  
Mr. Luke Mo
East Channel, Inc.
72 Barnard Road
Paramus, NJ  07652

RE:  The tariff classification of a shopper tote from China.

Dear Mr. Mo:

     In your letter dated July 17, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for a shopper tote.

     The sample submitted, no style number indicated, is a sling
type shopper tote manufactured with an exterior surface of a
twisted and folded paper yarn with a textile inner lining.  The
tote measures approximately 16 1/2" x 15" with an oval base.

     The applicable subheading for the shopper tote of paper yarn
will be 4202.92.3005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags,
with outer surface of textile materials, other, of paper yarn. 
The rate of duty will be 19.5 percent ad valorem.   

     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