The tariff classification of a "Tartan Suitcase" from China.
Active· CBP ruling HQ 859840· Issued 1991-02-07
Ruling text
NY 859840
February 7, 1991
CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 859840
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.4000
Ms. Susan Affeldt
Lep International, Inc.
18001 Englewood Drive
Middleburg Hts., OH 44130
RE: The tariff classification of a "Tartan Suitcase" from China.
Dear Ms. Affeldt:
In your letter dated January 21, 1991, on behalf of Xonex
Int'l, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, called a "Tartan Suitcase", is a
suitcase constructed of cardboard with an outer surface of 100%
cotton tartan fabric with leather trim. The case is lined with
textile materials and measures approximately 13" x 9" x 4". The
item features a leather carry handle and closes by means of
double spring lock fasteners.
The applicable subheading for the "Tartan Suitcase" of 100%
cotton textile materials will be 4202.12.4000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks,
suitcases and similar containers, with outer surface of textile
materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted
construction, of cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad
valorem.
Item 4202.12.4000 falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, 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 Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York
Seaport
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