NY 866788: The tariff classification of a picnic basket from China.

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                                   NY 866788
                                      
                        September 23, 1991
CLA-2-46:S:N:N3G:341 866788 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4602.10.2200

Ms. Julia E. Hartenfels
William B. Skinner, Inc.
Hemisphere Center
Route 1 & 9 South
Newark, NJ  07114 

RE:  The tariff classification of a picnic basket from China.

Dear Ms. Hartenfels:

     In your letter dated September 5, 1991, on behalf of Taching
Import Export Co., Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, item #W098, is a picnic basket
constructed of 100% willow with a removable textile man-made lining
for easy cleaning.  Although the lining is removable, it is
specially made for the basket and will be sold at retail with the
basket.  The item is oval in design, and features a willow carrying
handle across the top center of the basket with lift-up flaps on
both sides of the handle for easy storage and/or removal of picnic
items.  

     The applicable subheading for item #W098, the picnic basket of
100% willow, will be 4602.10.2200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for luggage, handbags and
flatgoods whether or not lined, of willow.  The duty rate will be
5.8 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