NY E87339

September 23, 1999

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:E87339

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031

Mr. Rodney Ralston

Trans-Border Customs Services, Inc.

One Trans-Border Drive

P.O. Box 800

Champlain, NY 12919

RE: The tariff classification of utility pouches from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Rodney Ralston:

In your letter dated September 15th, 1999, on behalf of
Buffalo-Eastcantra Inc., you requested a classification ruling for
utility pouches from Hong Kong.

The samples submitted with your request are identified as W1 Style
U-520, W2 Style U-523, W3 Style 7580, and W4 Style 7581. The items are
utility travel pouches with an exterior surface of man-made fiber
textile material that is backed with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). The
interior of each pouch consists of a single, unlined compartment with no
additional features.

W1 Style U-520 measures approximately 9\" in width by 5\" in height and
features a top zippered closure and full-length front exterior zippered
pocket. W2 Style U-523 measures approximately 8\" in width by 5 1/2\" in
height by a 2 1/2\" gusset and has a carry loop on the topside and a top
full-length zippered closure. W3 Style 7580 measures approximately 7
1/2\" in height by 2 3/4\" in width and incorporates a top carry loop. A
full-length front flap with a zippered closure on each side is opened
and closed by both pulling a plastic handle that is attached to each
zipper pull and lifting or pushing a hook and loop closure on the top
interior of the flap. W4 Style 7581 is identical to W3 Style 7580 except
that it measures approximately 7 1/2\" in height by 4 1/2\" in width.

The applicable subheading for W1 Style U-520, W2 Style U-523, W3 Style
7580, and W4 Style 7581 will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports, and
similar bags, with an outer surface of textile materials, other, other,
of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate will be 18.8% ad valorem.

Items classifiable under HTS subheading 4202.92.3031 fall within textile
category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of Hong Kong 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]{.underline}, 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,

National Commodity

Specialist Division