The tariff classification of a jewelry box from China.

PD D82306 October 8, 1998 CLA-2-42:K:TC:B6:G21 D82306 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9026 Ms. Irene Kwok CDP ASIA Limited 3/F, California Tower 30-32 d'Aguilar Street Central, Hong Kong RE: The tariff classification of a jewelry box from China. Dear Ms. Kwok: In your letter dated September 4, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, Item #C-37364, is a silver metal photo frame jewelry box . This jewelry box has dual compartments inside and a 3 1/2" x 5" square make-up mirror on the inside of the lid. This jewelry box features a silver metal photo frame on the outside top of the lid cover. The applicable subheading for the jewelry box, Item #C-37364, will be 4202.92.9026, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated(HTSUSA), which provides for trunks, suitcases, holsters and similar containers with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, other of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19% ad valorem. Items classifiable under 4202.92.9026, HTSUSA, fall within textile category designation 670. 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, 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. 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, John J. Martuge Area Director JFK Airport