NY 863204: The tariff classification of a travel bag and a coin pursefrom China.

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                                   NY 863204
                                     
                                 June 25, 1991


CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863204 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3030; 4202.32.9550

Mr. Marty Langtry
Castelazo & Associates
5420 West 104th Street
Los Angeles, CA  90045

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

Dear Mr Langtry:

     In your letter dated May 1, 1991, on behalf of Sirco Int'l
Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, item #CR 4275, is a travel bag with a
detachable coin purse constructed with an outer surface of
textile man-made materials.  The interior features a full width
zippered pocket, in addition to a smaller pocket that is secured
by means of a hook and loop closure.  The bag measures
approximately 9" x 12".  The item features two front zippered
pockets, an adjustable textile shoulder strap, and it closes by
means of a top textile zipper closure, in addition to a flap with
buckles that are secured by means of hook and loop closures.  The
coin purse constructed of the same textile man-made materials,
has an affixed 9 inch loop that is attached to the travel bag by
forming a slip knot around the shoulder strap.  You have
indicated that the bag is coated with a thin layer of vinyl
(.01MN).  Based on laboratory analysis, the bag is not coated on
the outer surface.   
     
     The applicable subheading for Item #CR 4275, the travel bag
of man-made textile materials, 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 man-made fibers, other.  The duty rate will
be 20 percent ad valorem.     

     The applicable subheading for Item #CR 4275, the coin purse
of textile man-materials, will be 4202.32.9550, HTS, which
provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or
in the handbag, with outer surface of textile materials, other,
of man-made fibers.  The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.

     Items classifiable under 4202.92.3030 and 4202.32.9550 fall
within textile category designation 670.  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