PD D86526

February 2, 1999

[^1]COMMENT3CLA-2-42:SE:C:D:G02 D86526

CATEGORY: Classification

[^2]COMMENT4TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.2000

[^3]COMMENT5Mr. Arlen T. Epstein

Tompkins & Davidson, LLP

1515 Broadway

New York, NY 100136

[^4]COMMENT6

RE: The tariff classification of a ramie and polyester travel bag from
Thailand

[^5]COMMENT7Dear Mr. Epstein:

[^6]COMMENT8 In your letter dated January 7, 1999 you requested the
tariff classification for the Travel Bagstyle PP 188190 on behalf of
your client, Avon Products of New York, NY.

The bag measures approximately 9\" x 4\" x 11\" when fully expanded. The
exterior surface is of a 55 percent ramie, 45 percent polyester woven
fabric. The bag features a zippered U-shaped flap opening on the front
of the bag. The ? logo appears on a metal lozenge attached to the flap.
A zippered mesh pocket and vanity mirror are attached to the back side
of the flap. A hook for hanging the bag is attached to the bottom of the
flap. The interior of the bag features a zippered pocket onto which
straps are sewn for securing personal items.

[^7]COMMENT9 The applicable subheading for style PP 188190 will be
4202.92.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (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,other. The rate of duty will be 6.1 percent ad valorem.

[^8]COMMENT10 Item 4202.92.2000 falls within textile category
designation 870. Based upon international textile trade agreements,
products of Thailand are subject to 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). The sample is being returned
herewith in accordance with your request.

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.

Sincerely,

[^9]COMMENT11

Artis M. Morgan, Jr.

Port Director

Seattle

By: Nancy K. Johnson

Supervisory Import

Specialist

[^10]COMMENT1

[^1]: **Insert 2-digit chapter number for first classification, local
    filing code, 3-digit attorney number, skip space and insert 6-digit
    ruling number:**

[^2]: **List all 10-digit tariff numbers, separated by a semicolon and a
    space. Example of format: 5810.10.0000. All numbers listed must
    match numbers found in body of ruling letter:**

[^3]: **Insert name and address:**

[^4]: **Briefly describe goods and country of origin:**

[^5]: **Repeat addressee name (omit first name):**

[^6]: **Add date of inquirer\'s letter. If it wasn\'t dated say \"in
    your undated letter received on (date)\". If inquiry was by broker
    or attorney on behalf of client, add \"on behalf of (client
    name)\":**

[^7]: **Indicate reference to good (style number, product code, etc.),
    10-digit tariff number, full tariff language for that tariff number,
    and duty rate:**

[^8]: **Provide pertinent data:**

[^9]: **Type name of Port Director and Port**:

[^10]: **Ruling Form Letter : Textile Quota/Visa Replace asterisks with
    text as indicated.**