CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 808146
Ms. Flavia Cesare
Mably International, Inc.
14 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
RE: The tariff classification of a novelty backpack from China.
Dear Ms. Cesare:
In your letter dated March 15, 1995, you requested a
classification ruling for a novelty backpack.
The sample submitted, identified as a "Silver Drawstring
Bag", is a novelty backpack composed of a metallic mesh textile
yarn with pvc trim. The item is intended to be a fashionable
pack into which a girl or lady would place small personal
effects. The bag's approximate dimensions are 7"(H) by 5
3/4"(D). The item is designed to be worn on the back by means of
double twisted textile straps which doubles as a drawstring
closure.
The applicable subheading for the novelty backpack of
metallic mesh textile yarn will be 4202.92.3040, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile
materials, other, other. The duty rate will be 19.8 percent ad
valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3040 fall within textile
category designation 870. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of China are subject to quota and the
requirement 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. 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.
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