The tariff classification of handbags from Philippines.

NY H84294 August 2, 2001 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 H84294 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.8050 Ms. Leigh Wang The Disney Store, Inc. 101 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 1000 Glendale, CA 91203-2671 RE: The tariff classification of handbags from Philippines. Dear Ms. Wang: In your letter dated July 26, 2001, you requested a classification ruling for handbags. The samples submitted are identified as “Girls Dress Up Bag”, style AC1215 and “Girls Princess Enchanted Forest Bag”, style AC1212. The items are children purses of a kind similar to a handbag. Each are designed and used to contain the small personal effects a young girl would normally carry in a handbag. The bags are manufactured with an exterior surface of man-made fiber textile materials with textile interior linings. The useful functions as handbags are greater than any play value they may have. Your samples are being returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the handbags will be 4202.22.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 18.3 percent ad valorem. HTS 4202.22.8050 falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Philippines 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