NY D86163

February 22, 1999

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 D86163

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9909

Mr. William C. Neal

Rubbermaid, Inc.

1147 Akron Road

Wooster, Ohio 44691

RE: The tariff classification of soft sided cooler bag from China.

Dear Mr. Neal:

In your letter dated December 15, 1998 you requested a classification
ruling.

The submitted sample, designated as style JFG-AM60, is a soft sided bag
designed to store and preserve food or beverages over time by
maintaining the appropriate temperature with the aid of a cold pack
which is added to the product after importation.. The bag is rectangular
in shape and measures approximately 12\" X 8\" X 6\". It is
characterized by a zippered closure that extends three quarters of the
way around the top of the bag, two woven textile carrying straps and an
interior that is separated into two compartments. The bag is
manufactured using a three layer construction. The outer layer of the
front, back, top and one side is manufactured using a plain woven fabric
composed of 53.4% ramie and 46.6% polyester which has been coated on one
side with an embossed layer of non-cellular plastic. The uncoated
textile surface of this material faces the outside. The outer layer of
the bottom and one side of the bag is constructed from cellular plastic
sheeting which has been backed with plain woven man-made fiber fabric.
The middle layer which forms an insulating and shock absorbing layer on
all sides and the top and bottom of the bag is manufactured from
cellular plastic sheets approximately 5/16\" in thickness. The final
inner layer used in the construction of this bag is the liner which is
manufactured from woven nylon fabric.

The applicable subheading for the cooler bag will be 6307.90.9909,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for other made up articles\...other, other other, cooler bags with an
outer surface of textile materials, other. The duty rate will be 7
percent ad valorem.

This bag falls within textile category designation 870. 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 may be subdivided into
parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject
merchandise may be affected. Part categories are the result of
international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent
renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information
available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the
[Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels)]{.underline},
an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.

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 Alan Tytelman at 212-637-7092.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division