The tariff classification of cosmetic bags from China

DD 898208 June 10, 1994 CLA-2-42:RI:130:G25:DJP CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500, 4202.92.3030 Ms. Marina Adjemian Mittelstaedt, Galaviz & Mylin 450 Sansome Street, Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94111-3310 Re: The tariff classification of cosmetic bags from China Dear Ms. Adjemian: In your letter dated May 18, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Jessica McClintock, Inc. Three samples were submitted with your request: Style P7871HK32 (41797E) is a cosmetic bag approximately 6 1/2" long x 5 1/2" high x 2" wide. The bag has a zipper top closure. The interior has a main compartment with two side pockets all of PVC. The outer surface is a woven textile blend, 63% cotton, 37% acetate. Style P7871HK37 (41797E) is a cosmetic bag of exactly the same size and style as above. This bag has a nylon lining and the outer surface is a lace textile blend of 60% rayon, 40% nylon. Style P7872HK33 (4914) is a cosmetic bag approximately 7 1/2" long x 4" high x 5" wide. The bag has a zipper closure approximately 1" down from the top allowing the lid portion to fold back completely. The interior has no compartments and is lined with a PVC material. The item has a self material handle on top for carrying. The outer surface is a woven textile blend of 63% cotton, 37% acetate. Your samples are being returned as requested. -2- The applicable subheading for Styles P7871HK32 (41797E) and P7872HK33 (4914) will be 4202.92.1500, 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, of cotton. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style P7871HK37 (4179E) will be 4202.92.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of manmade fibers. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. Items classified under HTS 4202.92.1500 fall within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. Items classified under HTS 4202.92.3030 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, 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 (Restraints 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. Philip A. Bernard District Director Providence, R.I.