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NY C81490




DECEMBER 1, 1997

CLA-2-42:RI:130:G25:DJP

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9025; 4202.92.9060

Ms. Laura Denny
CBT International, Inc.
110 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 728
Long Beach, CA 90802

RE: The tariff classification of cue stick cases from Taiwan/China.

Dear Ms. Denny:

In your letter dated November 6, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Cue Stix International, Inc., Boulder, CO.

The samples submitted with your request, items K143 and K201, are fitted cases for billiard cue sticks.

K143 is approximately 2'10" x 5" in size. This item features a zipper top closure, a web adjustable shoulder strap and an exterior pocket with velcro closure. The outer surface of K143 is a nylon textile material.

K201 is approximately 2'8" x 4" in size. This style features a zipper top closure, a web adjustable shoulder strap and two exterior pockets with zipper closure. The outer surface of style K201 is vinyl.

These cases are similar to cases listed in the first part of heading 4202, i.e., binocular, camera and gun cases.

The applicable subheading for K143 will be 4202.92.9025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for containers similar to binocular cases, camera cases, etc., other, other, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of manmade fibers. The rate of duty will be 19.3 per cent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for K201 will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for containers similar to binocular cases, camera cases, etc., other, other, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other, other. The rate of duty will be 19.3 per cent ad valorem.

Item K143 falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan/China in category 670 are subject to visa and quota requirements.

Your samples are being returned as requested.

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 office.

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 Barrette
Service/Area Port Director

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