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NY E87111




September 23, 1999

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:E87111

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500; 4202.22.8050; 4202.92.1500

Ms. Rita Pitts
Dillard's
1600 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

RE: The tariff classification of lady's handbags and a tote bag from China.

Dear Ms. Pitts:

In your letter dated September 13th, 1999, you requested a classification ruling for lady's handbags and a tote bag from China.

The samples submitted with your request are identified as style numbers M01F218, M02F205, M02F207, and M02F208. Style numbers M01F218, M02F205, and M02F207 are lady's handbags designed to carry money, keys, and small accessories during travel. Style number M02F208 is a lady's tote bag designed to hold clothing and other personal effects during travel.

Style M01F218 is manufactured of an exterior surface of 68% cotton and 32% acrylic textile material. The bag has an adjustable, permanently attached shoulder strap on the bottom rear exterior and top front exterior of the bag that enables use as a backpack. The rear of the bag has a center zippered opening that allows access into the interior of the bag. The interior of the bag is lined and contains a zippered pocket. The top opening of the bag is secured by both a tab snap closure and the rear carry strap that is attached to the top front exterior. The bag measures approximately 9 1/2" in width by 12 1/2" in height by a 3 5/8" gusset.

Style M02F205 measures approximately 10 5/8" in width by 7" in height by a 3 1/2" gusset and has an external surface of 100% polyethylene textile mesh material. The interior of the bag consists of a single compartment that is unlined. A zippered pouch is permanently attached to the interior of the bag by means of a fabric strip sewn into the side interior of the bag. Two carry handles are permanently attached to the top of the bag.

Style M02F207 is a double handle handbag that has an external surface of 100% cotton textile material. It measures approximately 10 5/8" in width by 7 1/2" in height by a 4 1/2" gusset. The interior of the bag is lined and features a back wall zippered pocket. A zippered pouch is permanently attached to the interior of the bag by means of a fabric strip sewn into the side interior of the bag. The top opening of the bag is secured by a magnetic snap closure that is attached to a self-fabric center tab.

Style M02F208 measures approximately 15 1/2" in length by 10 3/4" in height by a 5 1/2" gusset and has an exterior surface of 100% cotton textile material. The interior of the bag is lined and features a back wall zippered pocket. A zippered pouch is permanently attached to the interior of the bag by means of a fabric strip sewn into the side interior of the bag. The top opening of the bag is secured by a magnetic snap closure that is attached to a self-fabric center tab. Two carry handles are permanently attached to the top of the bag.

The applicable subheading for style M01F218 and M02F207 will be 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strapwith an outer surface of textile materials, other, of vegetable fibers and not of a tufted construction, or cotton. The duty rate will be 6.8% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style M02F205 will be 4202.22.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strapwith outer surface of textile materials, other, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 18.8% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style M02F208 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 6.8% ad valorem.

Items classifiable under HTS subheadings 4202.92.1500 and 4202.22.4500 fall within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

Items classifiable under HTS subheading 4202.22.8050 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 and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

Your samples are being returned as requested.

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 212-637-7091.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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