CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 873223
Mr. Robert J. Mele
CSI Industries, Inc.
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA 19020
RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from Hong Kong
and/or Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Mele:
In your letter dated April 7, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a tote bag.
The sample submitted, style #910-28000, described as an
"Accessory Bag", is an open top double handle tote bag
constructed of 100% cotton woven fabric. It is unlined, and
measures approximately 13 inches in width by 15 inches in length.
Your sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for style #910-28000, the tote bag
of 100% cotton, will be 4202.92.1500, 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, of
cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.1500 fall within textile
category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to visa
requirements. Products of Taiwan 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