CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863518
Ms. Christy Miller
NIKE, Inc.
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453
RE: The tariff classification of a racquet bag, two backpacks,
and two gear bags from China, Hong Kong, Thailand and
Korea.
Dear Ms. Miller:
In your letter dated May 14, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted five samples described as "Holiday 91"
luggage, style numbers, 560072, 560074, 560078, 560096 and
560102.
Style #560072 is a racquet sport bag constructed of 100% 840
denier oxford nylon with a polyurethane backing. It is designed
with a main zipper compartment, two front side zippered pockets,
a back side pocket that is secured with a flap and quick release
closures, double textile carry handles, and an adjustable
detachable textile shoulder strap. The item at issue also
features the "Challenge Court" trademark patch, in addition to
the "NIKE" logo.
Style #560074 is an "Air Jordan" backpack constructed of a
water resistant 100% 420 denier nylon with a polyurethane
backing. It features adjustable quilted shoulder straps, an
interior drawstring pocket, and it closes by means of a top
textile zipper closure. The front of the bag features the "Air
Jordan" trademark, in addition to the "NIKE" logo.
Style #560078 is a "Force Fifty" backpack constructed of
100% 420 denier nylon with a polyurethane backing. The item
features one external zippered pocket, padded adjustable shoulder
straps, in addition to a hanger loop. The front of the bag
features the "Force Fifty" trademark, in addition to the "NIKE"
logo.
Style #560096 is a "Force Fifty" gear bag designed with a
concealed slash zippered pocket under the front flap, an end
textile carry handle, an enlarged side zipper pocket, and a
detachable adjustable textile shoulder strap. It is constructed
of 100% 420 denier nylon with polyurethane backing. It closes by
means of double textile zippered closures. The item is designed
with the "Force Fifty" trademark, in addition to the "NIKE"
logo.
Style #560102 is a "Side 1" triad gear bag of 100% 420 denier
nylon with polyurethane backing. It has a main zippered
compartment, a front slash zippered pocket, and an adjustable
textile shoulder strap. The front of the bag features the "Side
1" logo.
Your samples are being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for Style numbers 560072, 560096,
and 560102 the travel/sport bags of 100% nylon textile materials,
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.
The applicable subheading for Style numbers 560074 and
560078, the backpacks of nylon textile materials, will be
4202.92.3020, HTS, which provides for travel, sports and similar
bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made
fibers: Backpacks. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3030 and 4202.92.3020 fall
within textile category designation 670. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of China,
Thailand and Korea are subject to visa requirements and quota
restraints. Products of Hong Kong are subject to visa
requirements.
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.
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