CLA-2-73:CO5 C88222
Robert Schlipper
GPO Box 11464
Hong Kong
RE: The tariff classification of a luggage net of stainless
steel cable from China.
Dear Mr. Schlipper:
In your letter dated May 19, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. Illustrations, a description of the item
and a sample were enclosed with your request.
The item under review, referred to as a "NET", is made of
stainless steel cable and is used to enclose luggage such as a
backpack. The "Net" includes a stainless steel draw cable, used
to pull it tight, and a keyed padlock to secure the "Net" and
contents together. A small, woven nylon storage bag for the
"Net" is included.
The applicable subheading for the luggage "Net" of stainless
steel cable will be 7326.20.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Articles of iron or
steel wire... Other...". The applicable duty rate is 4.3 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the small, woven nylon storage
bag will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for: "Travel, sports, and
similar bags; with outer surface of textile materials; Other;
Other; of man-made fibers; Other..". The applicable duty rate is
19.0 percent ad valorem.
Items numbered 4202.92.3031, fall within textile category
designation 670. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China are subject to quota and the
requirements of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent negotiations and change. 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.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
David Ballard
Port Director
Champlain Area Service Port