he tariff classification of handbags of nylon from Indonesia

NY A83549 June 6, 1996 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 A83549 CATEGORY : Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.8050 Mr. Anthony Valanzano Horizon Air Freight, Inc. 152-15 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica, New York 11434 RE:The tariff classification of handbags of nylon from Indonesia Dear Mr. Valanzano: In your letter dated April 12, 1996 you requested a classification ruling. The request is on behalf of Island Imports Samples of three handbags have been submitted. Two samples are identified as styles BH 65 and BH 70. The third sample is not identified. The items are shoulder bags manufactured wholly of a crocheted nylon cord and are lined in rayon. The applicable subheading for the shoulder bags will be 4202.22.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19.5 percent ad valorem. Tariff number 4202.22.8050 falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Indonesia are subject to quota and 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), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. The samples submitted have a sewn-in fabric label sewn to the inside top seam however the country of origin is on the reverse side of the label. Section 304 of the Tariff Act requires, in part, that the country of origin be as conspicuous as the article will permit. It is recommended that the country of origin be placed so that the ultimate purchaser may easily determine the origin without having to reverse the label. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division