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NY 806216




February 14, 1995

CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 806216

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.32.1000; 4202.32.9550; 9613.10.0000

Ms. Karen Bartley
Dollar General Corp.
427 Beech Street
Scottsville, KY 42164-1698

RE: The tariff classification of a coin purse, a wallet, a cigarette case and a disposable lighter from Macau.

Dear Ms. Bartley:

In your letter dated October 31, 1994, on behalf of Dolgencorp, Inc., you requested a classification ruling for a coin purse, a wallet, a cigarette case and a disposable lighter.

You have submitted three samples with your request. They are as follows:

Item #1 is a coin purse composed of an outer surface of plastic sheeting with a reinforced textile backing. It measures approximately 5 1/2" by 4". The top is secured by means of a metal twist lock fastener.

Item #2 is a bi-fold wallet composed of an outer surface of nylon woven fabric. It measures approximately 5" x 4" in its folded position. The item is secured by means of a flap with a hook and loop fastener.

Item #3 is a cigarette case composed of an outer surface of plastic sheeting with a reinforced textile backing. The front exterior features a small outside pocket which contains a disposable cigarette lighter. The case measures approximately 5" x 3 1/2". It is secured by means of a metal twist lock fastener.

It is noted that the sample of the cigarette lighter submitted as part of the binding ruling request is not marked to indicate the country of origin. Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 as amended requires that this product be marked with the English name of the country of origin in a permanent, legible, and conspicuous manner when imported. It is recommended that in order for the cigarette lighter to be marked as permanently as the nature of the article will permit, that it be marked by means of a dye stamped "Made in Macau" in a legible and conspicuous location.

The applicable subheading for Items #1 and #3, the coin purse and the cigarette case of reinforced plastic sheeting, will be 4202.32.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, of reinforced or laminated plastic. The duty rate will be 12.1 cents per kilogram plus 4.6 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Item #2, the wallet of nylon woven fabric, 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 19.8 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Item #3, the disposable cigarette lighter, will be 9613.10.0000, HTS, which provides for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, pocket lighters, gas fueled, non-refillable. The duty rate will be 9.6 percent ad valorem.

Articles classifiable under subheading 9613.10.0000, HTS, which are products of Macau, are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.

Items classifiable under 4202.32.9550 fall 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. 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 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

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