CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 858540
Ms. Jane Vergona
Total Port Clearance, Inc.
10 Fifth Street
Valley Stream, NY 11581
RE: The tariff classification of a shoulder bag from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Vergona:
In your letter dated December 3, 1990, on behalf of Bonnie
International, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style #6814COT, is a 100% cotton
shoulder bag said to be convertible to a belt bag. The item is
primarily a shoulder bag. The small leather loop on the rear of
the bag is noted, however, it is not clear how the user would
affix the bag to an optional belt, which is not included. The
bag is lined with textile materials and closes by means of a
zipper closure. The item also features a detachable leather
shoulder strap, and a slide-type fastener for purpose of the
conversion.
You have also requested the proper classification for the
identical item if constructed of 100% nylon textile man-made
fibers. Your sample is being returned per your request.
The applicable subheading for style #6814COT, the shoulder
bag of 100% cotton, 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.
The applicable subheading for the shoulder bag if
constructed of 100% nylon textile man-made materials will be
4202.22.8050, HTS, which provides for handbags, whether or not
with shoulder strap, including those without handle, with outer
surface of textile materials, other, other, other, of man-made
fibers. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.22.4500 falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
Item 4202.22.8050 falls within textile category designation
670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan 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