NY 816938: The tariff classification of a totebag from China.

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	PD 816938

	December 1, 1995


CLA-2-42:RI:130:G25:DJP

CATEGORY:   Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3030

Ms. Mauritz Plenby
Associated Merchandising Corp.
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

Re:  The tariff classification of a totebag from China.

Dear Ms. Plenby:

In your letter dated November 13, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The sample submitted with your request, style 33224MH, is a 100% nylon tote bag, approximately 16" x 12" in size, with two nylon handles.  This tote has a PVC pouch (7" x 5 1/2"), with zipper top, permanently attached to its interior.  This is a composite item, for tariff purposes, with the essential character imparted by the nylon tote. 
  
The applicable subheading for style 33224MH will be 4202.92.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of manmade fibers, other.  The rate of duty will be 19.8 percent ad valorem.

Style 33224MH falls within textile category designation 670.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China in category 670 are subject to visa and quota requirements.

Your sample is being returned as requested.

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, to obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraints Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office.



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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,



                                    Richard A. Barrette
                                    Service/Area Port Director
							Providence, R.I.