CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 858166
Mr. Michael Smerling
L.C. Industries, Inc.
1650 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
RE: The tariff classification of shoe protector bags from China.
Dear Mr. Smerling:
In your letter dated November 12, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted samples are shoe protector bags constructed of
woven polyester textile material. The bags are unlined and
measures approximately 7" x 13". The items at issue are designed
to protect one's shoes while traveling as well as a cleaning or
polishing cloth. They are closed by means of a cotton rope-like
drawstring closure.
The applicable subheading for the shoe protector bags of
textile man-made materials 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, of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate will
be 20 percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.92.3030 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, 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