CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 853096
Ms. Linda J. Moran
F.X. Coughlin Co.
248-06 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, N.Y. 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a cotton handbag from China.
Dear Ms. Moran:
In your letter dated June 1, 1990, on behalf of Empire-Orr,
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 802, is a woven cotton
tapestry handbag with PVC trim.
Your sample is being returned per your request.
The applicable subheading for the woven cotton handbag will
be 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder
strap... with outer surface of textile materials, other, of
vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of
cotton. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.22.4500 falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China 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, 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