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NY L82907




March 23, 2005

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 L82907

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3020

Ms. Sandy Stubblefield
Augusta Sportswear
P.O. Box 14939
Augusta, GA 30919

RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring backpack from China.

Dear Ms. Stubblefield:

In your letter dated March 11, 2005, you requested a classification ruling for a drawstring backpack.

The sample submitted is identified as “Tri-Color Urban Backpack”, style number 1810. The item is a backpack designed to contain personal effects on a daily basis. It is manufactured with an exterior surface of man-made fiber textile materials. It measures approximately 10”(W) x 14 ½”(H) x 5 ½”(D). The top of the bag is secured by means of a braided drawstring closure with a cord lock fastener. The same straps are attached to the bottom of the bag so that the bag can be worn like a backpack. Your sample is being returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for the backpack will be 4202.92.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers, backpacks. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem.

HTS 4202.92.3020 falls within textile category designation 670. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov.

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 646-733-3041.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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