CLA-2-42:S:N:N3H:341 878827
Ms. Cleta J. Magyar
Impact International, Inc.
1515 N. Federal Hwy. - Suite 208
Boca Raton, FL 33432
RE: The tariff classification of an insulated lunch bag from
Taiwan, Hong kong and/or China.
Dear Ms. Magyar:
In your letter dated September 23, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on an insulated lunch bag.
The sample submitted, item #01, is an insulated lunch bag
fitted with a plastic thermos. The exterior is composed of nylon
and the interior is composed of a foam insulation. The bag
features double textile carry handles, in addition to an
adjustable textile shoulder strap designed to be carried by hand
as well as on the shoulder. It measures approximately 10" x 8" x
4", and it is secured by means of a textile zipper closure around
the entire top circumference of the bag.
The applicable subheading for item #01, the lunch bag of
nylon with thermos, 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.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3030 fall within textile
category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Taiwan and China are subject to visa
requirements and quota restraints, Products of Hong Kong are
subject to visa requirements.
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