CLA-2-42:K:TC:B6:G21 C84600
Mr. Robert J. Villiard
Attorney-in-Fact
Rigby Education, Inc.
P.O. Box 797
Crystal Lake, IL 60039
RE: The tariff classification of a zippered totebag from Hong
Kong
Dear Mr. Villiard:
In your letter dated February 12, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, no style number indicated, is a 100%
nylon tote bag measuring approximately 13« X 15 X 4 . It opens
with a full zipper across the top. This tote bag features two
self material straps for carrying over the shoulder or by hand.
Your sample will be returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the 100% nylon tote bag will
be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for travel, sports and similar
bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made
fibers, other. The duty rate will be 19% ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.3031, HTSUSA, fall within
textile category designation 670. Based upon international
textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to
quota and visa requirements.
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, 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.
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,
John J. Martuge
Area Director
JFK Airport