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NY A88420





October 18, 1996

CLA-2-D:C:G27 A88420

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.32.9550

Meredith Covey
The Gap, Inc.
Two Harrison
San Francisco, CA 94105

RE: The tariff classification of a rayon wallet with a shoulder strap from China

Dear Ms. Covey:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177) in response to your request dated October 5, 1996.

A sample was received of Style #241809, a girls' woven 100% rayon wallet. The wallet is tri-fold with a snap closure. It features a detachable shoulder strap and measures 4 « inches in length, 4 « inches in width and is 1/4 inch thick in its closed position. The interior possesses four credit card slots, an identification card window and one lengthwise pocket for currency. The exterior surface has a zippered coin pocket measuring approximately 3 « inches by 3 « inches. The wallet will be produced in China.

The applicable subheading for the item will be 4202.32.9550, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19.5 percent ad valorem.

The wallet falls within textile category designation 670. As a product of China this item is subject to visa requirements and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements.

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

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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.

The sample is being returned to you.

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, with its control number, should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

David F. Greenleaf

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