CLA-2-42:S:N:N3I:341 871138
Ms. Cynthia L. Arevalo
Broker Power, Inc.
1612 K Street, N.W., Suite 310
Washington, DC 20006
RE: The tariff classification of a nylon tool bag from China.
Dear Ms. Arevalo:
In your letter dated February 5, 1992, on behalf of Pam and
Frank Industrial Co., Ltd., of Hong Kong, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a nylon tool bag.
The submitted sample, item #8039, described as a "trunk
organizer", is a tool bag constructed of 420D nylon designed to
be carried on the shoulder as well as be placed in the trunk of
an automobile. The bag features a removable adjustable textile
shoulder strap, a front zippered storage pocket, an organizer
loop inside the bag, velcro-like exterior strips at the bottom
and back, and side pockets designed to contain tools. The bag
is unlined, and measures approximately 18" x 13" x 6 1/2". It is
secured by means of a top textile zipper closure.
Your sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for item #8039, the tool bag of
nylon textile material, will be 4202.92.9020, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Trunks,
suitcases, tool bags and similar containers, with outer surface
of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty
rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.9020 fall within textile
category designation 670. 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