CLA-2-70:COD:PF:D06 896054
Mr. Gene Brott, Import Manager
Trans-Overseas Corp.
2610 Horizon SE, Suite D-1
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
RE: The tariff classification of a metal framed, glass folding
vanity mirror and drawstring bag, products of China.
Dear Mr. Brott:
In your letter, dated March 21, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample consists of a 5", round, metal framed
and handled two sided mirror. The metal frame and handle are
chromed with gold toned trim. The mirror is magnified on one
side and non-magnified on the other. A post that attaches to the
mirror frame near the center of the handle pivots to allow the
mirror to be free standing, using its handle as a base. Included
with the mirror is a 100% cotton drawstring storage bag.
The applicable subheading for the folding vanity mirror will
be 7009.92.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "Glass mirrors, whether or not framed,
including rear-view mirrors: Other: Framed: Not over, 929 sq. cm.
in reflecting area. The rate of duty will be 10%.
The applicable subheading for the 100% cotton bag will be
4202.90..1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases,
attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases,
binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun
cases, holsters, and similar containers; traveling bags, toiletry
bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bag, wallets,
purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags,
sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery
cases and similar containers, of leather, or of composition
leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of
vulcanized fiber, or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered
with such material, or with paper: Other: With outer surface of
sheeting of plastic or of textile materials: Travel, sports, and
similar bags: With outer surface of textile materials: Of
vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction: Of
cotton. The rate of duty will be 7.2%.
The cotton bag also falls within textile category (369). As
a product of China, this merchandise may be subject to quota and
visa requirements based on international textile trade
agreements. Due to the changeable nature of these agreements you
are advised to contact your local Customs office prior to
importation of this merchandise to determine the current status
of any import restraints or requirements.
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,
William D. Dietzel
District Director,
Ogdensburg, N.Y.