CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 865776
Mr. David P. Zipkin
Wilsons Suede & Leather
7401 Boone Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
RE: The tariff classification of a cotton shoulder bag from
China.
Dear Mr. Zipkin:
In your letter dated July 30, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style #0102, is a lady's shoulder bag
constructed of 100% cotton canvas with leather trim. It is lined
with textile materials, and features a full width interior
zippered pocket. It measures approximately 11" x 12 1/2" x 4".
The item is designed with an adjustable leather shoulder strap to
be worn on the shoulder. It closes by means of a top textile
zipper closure that has a leather pull affixed to the zipper.
Your sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for style #0102, the shoulder bag
of 100% cotton canvas, will be 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags,
whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without
handle, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of
vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of
cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.22.4500 fall 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, 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