NY 864797: The tariff classification of a cosmetic bag set fromPhilippines.

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                                   NY 864797
                                      
                                July 12, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 864797 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500

Ms. Mona Webster
Target Stores
33 South Sixth Street
P.O. Box 1392
Minneapolis, MN  55440-1392

RE:  The tariff classification of a cosmetic bag set from
Philippines.

Dear Ms. Webster:

     In your letter dated May 10, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, style #5332, is a 3-in-1 cosmetic bag
set constructed with an outer surface of 100% cotton with foam
padding and PVC linings.  They are designed to fit within one
another.  The bags measures approximately as follows; large 8
1/2" x 6" x 1 1/2", medium 6 3/4" x 5" x 1 3/8", and small 5 3/4"
x 4" x 1 1/2".  The larger bag is designed with a textile loop
carrying handle, and all three are secured by means of top
textile zippered closures.  You have indicated that the items are
sold to the consumer at retail sale as a set.  

     The applicable subheading for style #5332, the 100% cotton
cosmetic bags as a set, 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. 

     Please note, that for classification purposes the 3-in-1
cosmetic bags are classified as a set.  However, each individual
bag requires a separate visa for quota purpose.

     Items classifiable under 4202.92.1500 fall within textile
category designation 369.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Philippines 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