The tariff classification of a toiletry bag from China.

NY K80270 November 13, 2003 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 K80270 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Ms. Irene Kwok C/O Mr. Zakir Ally CDP Asia LTD 12 W 57th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10019 RE: The tariff classification of a toiletry bag from China. Dear Kwok: In your letter dated October 31, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a handbag. A sample of item C-88228-1 has been submitted. The item is a lady’s toiletry bag measuring approximately 8”(W) x 5 ½”(H). It is manufactured with an exterior surface of 100% polyester man-made fiber textile material. The interior is lined with heavy gauge vinyl sheeting and has no additional features. The bag has a self-fabric 7” swagger strap that is used to carry the bag and to hang it from a wall hook or door bath hook. The bag has a top zipper closure. The applicable subheading for item C-88228-1 will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sport and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 17.8 percent ad valorem. HTS 4202.92.3031 falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are not currently subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. You have asked whether this product is subject to antidumping duties or countervailing duties. A list of AD/CVD proceedings at the Department of Commerce (DOC) and their product coverage can be obtained from the DOC website at: http://ia.ita.doc.gov, or you may write to them at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Antidumping Compliance, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20230. Written decisions regarding the scope of AD/CVD orders are issued by the Import Administration in the Department of Commerce and are separate from tariff classification and origin rulings issued by Customs. 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 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division