The tariff classification of an apron and a tool bag fromChina.

NY 884998 April 23, 1993 CLA-2-42:S:N:N6:341 884998 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0090; 4202.92.9020 Mr. W.J. Gonzalez Trans-Union Customs Service 11941 S. Prairie Ave. Hawthorne, CA 90250 RE: The tariff classification of an apron and a tool bag from China. Dear Mr. Gonzalez: In your letter dated April 14, 1993, on behalf of Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. Co., Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling an apron and a tool bag. The submitted sample, item #10011, is an apron consisting of woven nylon fabric. The garment covers the front of the torso and has a textile strap that extends around the neck, and threads through metal loops on either side of the waist to facilitate fastening the apron. The apron has a mesh pocket on the chest and two similar pockets at the bottom. The submitted sample, item #10118, is a 9-pocket tote bag designed to contain garden tools. The side pockets are designed with elastic bands to prevent the tools from falling out. The bag is composed of cordura nylon mesh that enables small sand particles to fall through. It measures approximately 7 1/2" x 8" with 6" gussets. The top of the bag is secured by means of a hook and loop fastener. The applicable subheading for Item #10011, the apron of nylon woven fabric, will be 6211.43.0090., Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women's or girls': Of man-made fibers, Other. The duty rate will be 17 percent ad valorem. Items classifiable under 6211.43.0090 fall within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. The applicable subheading for Item #10118, the tool bag of nylon mesh fabric, will be 4202.92.9020, HTS, which provides for trunks, suitcases, tool bags and similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem. Items classifiable under 4202.92.9020 fall within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 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