The tariff classification of a glass beaded handbag from Italy

NY C86335 April 22, 1998 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 C86335 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7018.90.5000 Mr. William Ortiz S.J. Stile Associates Ltd. 153-66 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a glass beaded handbag from Italy Dear Mr. Ortiz: In your letter dated April 2, 1998, on behalf of your client, Wathne Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a glass beaded handbag. A representative sample of the item was submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The subject article is a lady's evening bag designed with a silver colored metal link shoulder strap. The exterior surface is fully covered with glass beads. It is lined with nylon material and measures approximately 3 1/2 inches in length by 4 inches in width with 2 inch side gussets. It is secured by means of a snap closure. The applicable subheading for the glass beaded handbag will be 7018.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glass beads...and articles thereof...other: other. The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad valorem. 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 Jacob Bunin at 212-466-5796. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division