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NY E89085




October 28, 1999

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:E89085

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500

Ms. Barbara Y. Wierbicki
Tompkins & Davidson, LLP
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

RE: The tariff classification of a handbag from China.

Dear Ms. Wierbicki:

In your letter dated October 21, 1999, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.

The sample submitted with your request is identified as Product Profile #PP198979. The item is a lady's handbag designed to carry money, keys, and small accessories on a daily basis. The bag measures approximately 6 1/2" in height by 12 1/2" in width by a 2" bottom panel and has an exterior surface of 55% cotton and 45% polyester textile material. The interior of the bag is lined, non-compartmentalized, and has a back wall zippered pocket. A front flap with center magnetic snap closure secures the top opening of the bag. A shoulder strap is both adjustable and affixed to the bag and by means of belt type buckles.

The applicable subheading for #PP198979 will be 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strapwith outer surface of textile materials, other, 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 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).

Your sample is 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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