NY 865666: The tariff classification of lady's cotton shoulder bagsfrom Italy.

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                                   NY 865666
                                   August 22, 1991               
                      

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 865666 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500 

Mr. Michael Ciofalo
Air-Worthy Custom Brokers Corp.
Bdlg. #75 No. Hangar Rd. Ste. 251A
JFK Int'l Airport
Jamaica, NY  11430

RE:  The tariff classification of lady's cotton shoulder bags
from Italy.

Dear Mr Ciofalo:

     In your letter dated July 30, 1991, on behalf of De Vecchi
Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling.  
     
     You have submitted two samples, style numbers 9C and 9M. 
Both styles are lady's shoulder bags constructed essentially with
an outer surface of cotton woven textile materials.  They are
lined with textile materials, and each features an affixed metal
"De Vecchi" label within the interior.  Style #9C measures
approximately 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/2", and close by means of a
top textile zipper closure that has a metal pull attached to the
zipper.  Style #9M measures approximately 8" x 8" x 3", and close
by means of a metal magnetic snap closure.  Both items are
designed with braided textile shoulder straps to be worn on the
shoulder.   
    
     Your samples are being returned as you requested.
     
     The applicable subheading for styles #9C and #9M, the
shoulder bags of cotton textile materials, will be 4202.22.4500,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap,
including those without handle, with outer surface of textile
materials, other, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted
construction, of cotton.  The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad
valorem.  
     
     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