CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 B80670
Ms. Meredith Covey
Gap, Inc.
345 Spear Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: The tariff classification of a backpack and a wrist wallet
from China.
Dear Ms. Covey:
In your letter dated December 23, 1996, you requested a
classification ruling for a backpack and a wrist wallet.
You have submitted a sample and photos of two items
identified as style numbers 242012 and 242013. They are as
follows:
Style 242012 is a backpack composed of 100 percent nylon
neoprene. The backpack features an exterior zippered compartment
that is partially covered by a mesh zippered pocket on the
outside. The reverse side of the backpack has a woven nylon
padded back section, shoulder straps and a nylon webbed handle.
Your sample is being returned as you requested.
Style 242013 is a wrist wallet composed of 100 percent nylon
neoprene. The wallet has a hook and loop fastener to hold the
wallet securely to the wearer's wrist. When fully extended the
item measures approximately 8"(L) x 3"(W).
The applicable subheading for Style 242012, the backpack of
100 percent nylon neoprene, will be 4202.92.3020, 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, backpacks. The duty rate
will be 19.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Style 242013, the wrist wallet
of 100 percent nylon neoprene, will be 4202.32,9550, HTS, which
provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or
in the handbag, with outer surface of textile materials, other,
of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19.3 percent ad
valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3020 and 4202.32.9550 falls
within textile category designation 670. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of China are
subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, 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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin
Gorman at 212-466-5893.
Sincerely,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division