CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 866540
Mr. Ronald Morgan
Karl Schroff and Associates, Inc.
207 Hindry Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90307
RE:  The tariff classification of a textile jewelry pouch from
Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
     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   :      August 26, 1991
     
     ON BEHALF OF      :   Items International
  DESCRIPTION OF
  MERCHANDISE       :      The submitted sample is a polyester,
                           travel drawstring jewelry pouch.  The
                           drawstring bag has a circular base
                           whose diameter is 4 inches.  The bag
                           has 8 inside pockets that are designed
                           to hold jewelry.
  HTS PROVISION     :      Travel, sports and similar bags, with
                           outer surface of textile materials,
                           other, other, of man-made fibers,
                           other.
  HTS SUBHEADING    :      4202.92.3030
  RATE OF DUTY      :      20 percent ad valorem
  TEXTILE 
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
  REQUIREMENTS      :      Subject to a visa requirement 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,
Jean F. Maguire
                                  Area Director
                                  New York Seaport