The tariff classification of a ladies handbag from Brazil.

NY L87204 October 20, 2005 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 L87204 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.8050 Ms. Melissa Fox Barthco Trade Consultants The Navy Yard 5101 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112-1404 RE: The tariff classification of a ladies handbag from Brazil. Dear Ms. Fox: In your letter dated October 12, 2005, on behalf of Nine West, Inc., you requested a classification ruling for a ladies handbag. The sample submitted is identified as “Sequin”. No style number was submitted. The item is a shoulder bag designed to carry money, keys and other small accessories on a daily basis. It is made up of man-made fiber textile material decorated on the exterior with clear plastic sequins. The bag features a single, textile-lined interior compartment with a zippered wall pocket on one side and a cell phone pocket on the other. It measures approximately 14”(W) x 14”(H) with a 4 ½” base. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the ladies handbag 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 17.6 percent ad valorem. HTS 4202.22.8050 falls within textile category designation 670. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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