CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 870577
Mr. George W. MacFarlane
Aire Hosiery Co., Inc.
1020 28th Street
Orlando, FL 32805-6177
RE: The tariff classification of mesh shopping bags from China.
Dear Mr. MacFarlane:
In your letter dated January 9, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples of unfinished mesh open top
double handle shopping bags constructed of 55% ramie/45% cotton
textile materials. They are unlined and measures approximately
24 inches in length and 11 inches in width.
You have indicated that these items will be imported with
the bottom seam unstitched to be worn as over-the-head garments.
However, in the condition as imported the items are not
considered to be wearing apparel. This decision applies to these
styles only.
You have also requested the proper classification for the
unfinished shopping bags if constructed of 100% cotton textile
material.
The applicable subheading for the unfinished shopping bags
of 55% ramie/45% cotton, will be 4202.92.2000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel,
sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials,
of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction,
other. The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the unfinished shopping bags
if constructed of 100% cotton textile material, will be
4202.92.1500, HTS, which provides for travel, sports and similar
bags, with outer surface of textile materials, 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 4202.92.2000 fall within textile
category designation 870. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China are subject to visa requirements.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.1500 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