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NY L89012




December 1, 2005

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 L89012

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500

Ms. Lorianne Aldinger
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105

RE: The tariff classification of a handbag with decorations from China.

Dear Ms. Aldinger:

In your letter dated November 15, 2005, you requested a classification ruling for a handbag with decorations.

The sample submitted is identified as item # 19568 (920198) “Denim Bag”. The item consists of a denim handbag constructed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester with decorations. Included in this kit is the denim handbag in addition to beads, glitter glue, rhinestones, fabrique appliqués, glitter tattoos, ribbons and pom poms to decorate and personalize your own bag. For classification purposes the items are considered to be an unfinished handbag and will be classified accordingly. Your sample is being returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for the handbag will be 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.3 percent ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

HTS 4202.22.4500 falls within textile category designation 369. 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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