NY 867001: The tariff classification of a cotton tote bag from SriLanka.

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                                   NY 867001
                                   October 1, 1991               
                      

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 867001 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500

Mr. Howard B. Libauer
Howard B Libauer Trading as "Blue & White"
14155 Misty Meadow
Houston, TX  77079-3156  

RE:  The tariff classification of a cotton tote bag from Sri
Lanka.

Dear Mr Libauer:

     In your letter dated September 14, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.  
      
     The submitted sample is an open top double handle tote bag
constructed of quilted 100% cotton textile materials.  It is
lined with textile materials and contain an inside change pocket. 
It measures approximately 12 inches by 12 1/2 inches, and is
designed to be used as a lady's handbag.

     The applicable subheading for the tote bag of 100% 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. 

     Items classifiable under 4202.22.4500 fall within textile
category designation 369.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Sri Lanka 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