The tariff classification of a Shopping Bag from China

PD C87172 May 26, 1998 CLA-2-42:G32 C87172 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Mr. Ming Soo Lee Bun Hong Development Co., Ltd. Room 409, Harbour Centre, Tower 1 1 Hok Cheung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong RE: The tariff classification of a Shopping Bag from China Dear Mr. Soo: In your letter dated April 28, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted for our review and classification is a shopping bag. The bag measures approximately 18 inches in width x 13 inches in length x 4 inches in depth with textile straps. The top of the bag is completely open with no means of a closure. Please be advised that your sample will be returned to the above address. The applicable subheading for the shopping bag will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers, other. The rate of duty will be 19%. Items classifiable under 4202.92.3031 fall within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China 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. 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. Sincerely, WILLIAM J. LUEBKERT Port Director Philadelphia, PA