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NY E88875




December 1, 1999

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:E88875

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.1500; 4202.22.4500; 4202.22.8050; 4202.22.6000

Ms. Donna Segro
Tommy Hilfiger USA Inc.
35 Henry Street
Seaucus, NJ 07094

RE: The tariff classification of handbags from China.

Dear Ms. Segro:

In your letter dated November 1, 1999, you requested a classification ruling.

The samples submitted with your request are handbags designed to carry money, keys, and small accessories on a daily basis.

Style #681300522, "Hippie Bag", has an exterior surface of 100% flax and measures approximately 8 7/8" x 6 1/4". The interior of the bag is lined and consists of two compartments, one of which contains a zippered back wall pocket. The top opening is secured by hook and loop closures. A self-carry strap is permanently attached to the bag.

Style #681300532, "Ixus Bag", has an exterior surface of a sheeting of plastic and measures approximately 8" x 8" x 1 7/8". The interior of the bag is lined, consists of a single compartment, and is secured by a full-width zippered closure. Two carry straps are permanently attached to the bag.

Style #651300520, "Sling Pack", has an exterior surface of 100% nylon and measures approximately 10 1/2" x 8 7/8" x 2 3/4". The interior consists of a single compartment that is lined on one side. A zippered closure secures the top opening of the bag. The front exterior features a pocket with a flap secured by a hook and loop closure, and four open pockets, two of which are nylon mesh. An adjustable, sling type shoulder strap with a sewn-on cell phone case is permanently attached to the bag.

Style #651300517, "flat bag", has an exterior surface of 100% cotton and measures approximately 10" x 6 5/8". The interior of the bag is lined and is secured by a hook and loop closure. The front exterior of the bag features a zippered pocket. Two carry handles are permanently attached to the bag.

Style #681300524, "raw edge sac", has an exterior surface of 100% cotton and measures approximately 11 1/4" x 10". The interior of the bag is unlined and contains an open back wall pocket. The bag has a shoulder strap. The top opening of the bag is secured by a hook and loop closure. A pouch with a hook and loop closure is sewn into the front top seam and covers most of the front of the bag.

The applicable subheading for style #681300522 will be 4202.22.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strapotherother. The duty rate will be 6.1% ad valorem.

Items classifiable under HTS subheading 4202.22.6000 fall within textile category designation 871. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to the requirement of a visa.

The applicable subheading for style #681300532 will be 4202.22.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strapwith outer surface of sheeting of plastic. The duty rate will be 18% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style #651300520 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.

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 applicable subheading for style #651300617 & #681300524 will be 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strapof vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.8% ad valorem.

Items classifiable under HTS subheading 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.

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).

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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