CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 883995

8204.11.0060

Ms. Linda Hamanaka
Ken Hamanaka Co., Inc.
5777 W. Century Blvd. - Suite 760
Los Angeles, CA 90045

RE: The tariff classification of a waist bag containing water bottles and biking accessories from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Hamanaka:

In your letter dated March 16, 1993, on behalf of Allied International, you requested a tariff classification ruling on a waist bag containing water bottles and biking accessories. The sample submitted, model #39915, described as a "Bike Bag and Tool Set", is a waist bag constructed of 1000D cordura nylon designed to contain the following items. 1. 2- travel type water bottles constructed of plastic. 2. 4- braided mini stretch cords composed of textile man- made fibers.

3. A tire patch kit (containing small tube patches, buffer, and cement).

4. 3- tire changing tools made completely of plastic.

5. A nonadjustable spoke wrench made of steel.

6. A nonadjustable ball wrench made of steel.

The applicable subheading for the waist bag constructed of 1000D cordura nylon 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 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.

The applicable subheading for Item #1, the travel type water bottles of plastic, will be 3923.30.0090, HTS, which provides for Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics... Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, other. The duty rate will be 3 percent ad valorem. The question of classification for Item #2, the mini stretch cords, is being referred to the Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs Service Headquarters, 1301 Constitution Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229. A ruling will be issued to you from that office.

Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on Item #3, the tire patch kit (containing small tube patches, buffers and cement). Your request for a classification ruling should include for the tube patches, identification of the component material. If rubber, indicate the name of the specific type of rubber and whether vulcanized or unvulcanized. Once you determine the above information regarding the tire patch kit, we recommend you submit the entire patch kit to the Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs Service Headquarters, at the above address, for resolution.

The applicable subheading for Item #4, the tire changing tools made completely of plastic, will be 3926.90.9590, HTS, which provides for Other articles of plastics, other. The duty rate will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Items #5 and #6, the nonadjustable spoke wrench and ball wrench of steel, will be 8204.11.0060, HTS, which provides for Hand-operated spanners and wrenches, and parts thereof: Nonadjustable, and parts thereof... Other (including parts). The duty rate will be 9 percent ad valorem.

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