NY 865411: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China.

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                                 NY 865411
                                 July 30, 1991
    

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341  865411

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO: 4202.92.3030

Mr. Otto Pretsfelder
Arjon Mfg. Corporation
100 Hoffman Place
Hillside, New Jersey  07205

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

Dear Mr. Pretsfelder: 

     In your letter dated July 19, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The submitted sample is a tote bag composed of man-made
textile material, measuring 14" high and 16" wide with two
handles and an open top.  The bag is commonly known as a "French
shopper."

     The applicable subheading for the man-made textile tote bag
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, other, of man-
made fibers, other.  The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad
valorem.
                                                                 
     The tote bag falls 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, 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 (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