The tariff classification of a canvas tote bag from China ,PD B82364 corrected.

PD B84326 APR 21, 1997 CLA-2-42:RI:130:G25:DJP CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500 Mr. John H. Qualey Rogers & Brown Brokers, Inc. P.O. Box 20160 Charleston, SC 29413-0160 RE: The tariff classification of a canvas tote bag from China ,PD B82364 corrected. Dear Mr. Qualey: The sample submitted with your request, no style number, is a beach tote bag approximately 13" x 10.5" x 5" in size. This bag has an undivided, unlined interior, no closure and two canvas straps. The outer surface is 100% cotton canvas. The canvas is not of a pile or tufted construction. The applicable subheading for the tote bag 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 6.9 per cent ad valorem. The tote bag falls within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China in category 369 are subject to visa and quota requirements. The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirments 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 Part 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, Richard A. Barrette Service/Area Port Director Providence, R.I.