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NY 859477




February 4, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 859477

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500; 4202.92.3030

Mr. David L. McClees
Talus Corp.
400 Riverside Street
Portland, Maine 04103

RE: The tariff classification of a shoe tote bag from Taiwan and/or Mexico.

Dear Mr. McClees:

In your letter dated January 8, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The submitted sample is a shoe tote bag constructed of cotton textile materials designed to carry a pair of shoes while traveling. The bag is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 8 1/2 inches in width and 12 inches in length. The item is unlined and features a detachable shoulder strap designed to be worn on the shoulder. It is closed by means of a zippered closure.

You have also requested the proper classification for the same shoe tote bag if constructed of nylon.

The applicable subheading for the shoe tote bag of cotton textile materials 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.

The applicable subheading for the shoe tote bag if constructed of nylon textile materials will be 4202.92.3030. HTS. 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 20 percent ad valorem.

In reference to your inquiry as to how you may obtain quotas and visas, we suggest that you contact the foreign government in the country of origin to obtain this information.

Item 4202.92.1500 falls within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan or Mexico are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.

Item 4202.92.3030 falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan or Mexico 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

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