CLA-2-42-DD:C:D ISB:G08 DD 809357

Veronique Tsai
Kuny Corporation
1163 Chess Drive
Suite A
Foster City, California 94404

RE: The tariff classification of a backpack from China.

Dear Ms. Tsai:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : April 19, 1995

ON BEHALF OF : Shopko Stores Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Style F95400-1 ("FuzzyToy

Carry-Alls") is a child's novelty backpack with an outer surface of man-made fibers. One side of the backpack has a plush toy face of a bear. Approximate dimensions for the backpack are 6x9x9 inches.

HTS PROVISION : Travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers.

HTS SUBHEADING : 4202.92.3020

RATE OF DUTY : 19.8 percent ad valorem TEXTILE

IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to quota restraints and visa requirements based upon international textile trade agreements.

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.

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,

/signed/


D. Lynn Gordon
District Director
Miami District