NY 879344

October 28, 1992

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3H:341 897344

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500; 4202.92.1500; 4202.32.4000;

7009.92.1000; 9615.11.3000; 9616.20.0000; 9603.30.6000

Mr. Jene Schwam

Aircargo Brokerage Co.

2541 N.W. 72 Avenue

Miami, FL 33122

RE: The tariff classification of a travel case with accessories

from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Schwam:

In your letter dated September 24, 1992, received in this

office October 16, 1992, on behalf of ABC Distributing, you

requested a tariff classification ruling on a travel case with

accessories.

The submitted sample, described as a \"6 in 1 Cosmetic

Accessory Set\", consists of the following items.

Item #1 is a travel case constructed of clear PVC with

textile piping along the edges. The case measures approximately

8\" x 5 3/4\" x 2 1/2\" and it is secured by means of a top textile

zipper closure.

Item #2 is a cosmetic bag constructed with an exterior

surface of 65% cotton/35% polyester with a vinyl lining. The

cosmetic bag measures approximately 6 1/2\" x 4 1/2\" and it is

secured by a top textile zipper closure.

Item #3 is a zippered coin purse constructed of 65%

cotton/35% polyester with an affixed metal split key ring. It

measures approximately 3 1/2\" x 2 1/4\".

Item #4 is a lipstick case constructed externally of 65%

cotton/35% polyester with a vinyl lining. It is secured by means

of a flap with a metal snap closure.

Item #5 is a circular mirror with a 65% cotton/35% polyester

textile frame.

Item #6 consists of a combination comb/brush, a sponge brush

and makeup brushes.

You have referred to the submitted sample as a set.

However, for classification purposes each item will be classified

separately.

Your samples are being returned as you requested.

The applicable subheading for the travel case of clear PVC

will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United

States (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 the cosmetic bag of 65%

cotton/35% polyester will be 4202.92.1500, HTS, which provides

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

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

construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad

valorem.

The applicable subheading for the coin purse with metal

split key ring and the lipstick case of 65% cotton/35% polyester

will be 4202.32.4000, HTS, which provides for articles of a kind

normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer

surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile

or tufted construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2

percent ad valorem.

Items classifiable under 4202.92.1500 and 4202.32.4000 fall

within textile category 369. Based upon international textile

trade agreements, products of Taiwan are subject to visa

requirements and quota restraints.

The applicable subheading for the mirror will be

7009.92.1000, HTS, which provides for Glass mirrors\... Framed:

Not over 929 cm2 in reflecting area. The duty rate will be 7.8

percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the combination comb/brush

will be 9615.11.3000, HTS, which provides for Combs, hair-slides,

and the like: Valued over \$4.50 per gross. The duty rate will be

28.8 cents per gross plus 4.6 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the sponge applicator will be

9616.20.0000, HTS, which provides for powder puffs and pads for

the application of cosmetic or toilet preparation. The duty rate

will be 8.5 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for all other makeup brushes will

be 9603.30.6000, HTS, which provides for Artists\' brushes,

writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of

cosmetics: Valued over 10 cents each. The duty rate will be 3.1

percent ad valorem.

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