The tariff classification of a tote bag from India.

NY E86353 September 20, 1999 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:E86353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500 Ms. Rimma Goldenberg Delia's 435 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from India. Dear Ms. Goldenberg: In your letter dated August 18, 1999, you requested a classification ruling for a tote bag from India. The sample submitted with your request is identified as style #18115. The item is a tote bag designed to carry clothing and other personal effects during travel. It is manufactured wholly of cotton textile material and measures approximately 16" in height by 12 1/2" in width. The interior of the bag is unlined and consists of a single compartment with no additional features. The top opening of the bag is secured by a flap with two button closures. The bag incorporates a permanently attached self-shoulder strap. The applicable subheading for style #18115 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 duty rate will be 6.8% ad valorem. Items classifiable under HTS subheading 4202.92.1500 fall within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of India are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 212-637-7091. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division