The tariff classification of cosmetic bags and a coin pursefrom China.

NY 882530 February 24, 1993 CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 882530 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500; 4202.32.2000 Ms. Catherine Pritchard Expeditors Int'l of Washington, Inc. P.O. Box 2568, Zip 94083-2568 578 Eccles Ave. South San Francisco, CA 94080 RE: The tariff classification of cosmetic bags and a coin purse from China. Dear Ms. Pritchard: In your letter dated February 3, 1993, on behalf of Institutional Financing Services, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling on cosmetic bags and a coin purse. The samples submitted, no style numbers indicated, are two travel cosmetic bags and a coin purse constructed of pvc plastic sheeting. The larger cosmetic bag measures approximately 7 1/2" x 6" and the smaller size measures approximately 6" x 4". The coin purse measures approximately 4" x 3". All three items are secured by means of top textile zippered closures. The applicable subheading for the travel cosmetic bag of pvc plastic sheeting 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 coin purse of pvc plastic sheeting will be 4202.32.2000, 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. 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