NY 873532

April 29, 1992

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 873532

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.32.2000; 4202.92.4500; 4202.92.2000

Mr. Steven M. Dreyfuss

World Link Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 9703

Arnold, MD 21012

RE: The tariff classification of cosmetic and tote bags from

China.

Dear Mr Dreyfuss:

In your letter dated April 9, 1992, you requested a tariff

classification ruling on cosmetic and tote bags.

You have submitted four samples with your request. They are items

#1, #729/FD171, #8708/B-68-5637 and #2.

1\. Item #1 is a zippered cosmetic bag composed of a clear

plastic exterior over a fabric print designed to be carried in the

handbag. The bag measures approximately 5\" x 3 1/2\" x 1\".

2\. Item #729/FD171 is a zippered travel cosmetic bag constructed

with a clear plastic exterior over a fabric print. The bag measures

approximately 7\" x 5 1/2\" x 2 1/2\".

3\. Item #8708/B-68-5637 is a travel cosmetic bag constructed of

clear see-through plastic. The top and bottom have a fabric print

underneath the plastic exterior. The bag measures approximately 7

1/2\" x 4 1/2\" with a 2\" base.

4\. Item #2 is a large zippered double handle tote bag

constructed of a fabric reputed to be 60 percent or more of jute and

40 percent or less of cotton. The bag measures approximately 22\" x 17

1/2\" x 6\".

The applicable subheading for Item #1, the cosmetic bag of plastic

sheeting, will be 4202.32.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

United States (HTS), which provides for articles of a kind normally

carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of plastic

sheeting, other. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Items #729/FD171 and #8708/B-

68-5637, the travel cosmetic bags of plastic sheeting, will be

4202.92.4500, HTS, which provides for travel, sports and similar bags,

with outer surface of plastic sheeting, other. The duty rate will be

20 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Item #2, the zippered tote, if

constructed of 60% jute/40% cotton, will be 4202.92.2000, HTS, which

provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of

textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pole or tufted

construction, other. The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.

Items classifiable under 4202.92.2000 fall within textile category

designation 870. Based upon international textile trade agreements,

products of China are subject to visa requirements.

The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into

parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject

merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the result of

international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent

renegotiations and changes, we suggest that you check, close to the

time of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint

Levels), 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 Section 177 of

the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry

documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the

documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought

to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire

Area Director

New York Seaport