The tariff classification of a tote bag from China.

NY G84243 November 16, 2000 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:341:G84243 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.1500 Ms. Erma Tarkington Fritz Companies 806 Airpark Center Dr. Nashville, TN 37217 RE: The tariff classification of a tote bag from China. Dear Ms. Tarkington: In your letter dated November 9th, 2000, on behalf of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request is identified as style #81074, "cotton beach bag". The item is a tote bag that has an exterior surface of 100% cotton material. The interior is lined and consists of a single compartment with no additional features. A drawstring closure secures the top opening of the bag. The applicable subheading for #81074 will be 4202.92.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags…of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.7% ad valorem. Items classifiable under HTS subheading 4202.92.1500 fall within textile category designation 369. 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 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