CLA-2-42:RI:130:G25:DJP
Ms Helen Grace Padilla
Byrnes Co.
100 Rollins Road
Millbrae, CA 94030
RE: The tariff classification of DRAWSTRING POUCHES from Japan.
Dear Ms Padilla:
In your letter dated February 12,1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Sanrio Inc., CA.
Three samples were submitted with your request. The samples
are basically the same except for size. All are constructed of
100
woven cotton, durable in nature and capable of repeated use.
The pouches are unlined, closed on three sides and closed at the
top by means of a drawstring. The sizes are 5"x4 ", 7"x6", and
10"x8".
The applicable subheading for the pouches 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 rate of duty will
be 6.8 percent ad valorem.
The pouches fall within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Japan in category 369 are subject to 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 (Restraints Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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,
Richard A. Barrette
Service/Area Port Director
Providence, RI