The tariff classification of a rayon velvet handbag and a cotton velvet handbag from China
Active· CBP ruling HQ c89972· Issued 1998-07-23
Ruling text
PD C89972
July 23, 1998
CLA-2-42:SE:C:D:G02 C89972
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.8030, 4202.22.8050
Ms. Ludene Murphree
Gap Inc.
One Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: The tariff classification of a rayon velvet handbag and a
cotton velvet handbag from China
Dear Ms. Murphree:
In your letter dated June 24, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification on two handbags, styles 243137 and 243270.
Style 243137 is a girls' drawstring handbag with an exterior
of 100% rayon ribbed velvet fabric and an interior lining of
satin acetate. The bag measures approximately 5 1/2 in height
and has a circular base with a 3 1/2" diameter.
Style 243270 is a girls' drawstring handbag with an exterior
of 100% cotton velvet fabric and an interior lining of satin
acetate. The exterior of the bag is embroidered in metallic
thread with designs which resemble stars. This bag's dimensions
are similar to style 243137 above. Both styles are intended to
be used to carry small personal items such as keys.
The applicable subheading for style 243137 will be
4202.22.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for handbags, with outer surface of textile
materials, other, other, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of
duty will be 19 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 243270 will be
4202.22.8030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for handbags, with outer surface of textile
materials , other , other, other, of cotton. The rate of duty
will be 19 percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.22.8050 falls within textile category designation
670. Item 4202.22.8030 falls 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 may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, 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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). The samples are
being returned herewith in accordance with your request.
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.
Sincerely,
Artis M. Morgan, Jr.
Port Director,
Seattle
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