The tariff classification of a feather purse from China.

N271743 January 14, 2016 CLA-2-67:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6701.00.3000 Ms. Irene Tsiavos Fun World 80 Voice Road Carle Place, NY 11514 RE: The tariff classification of a feather purse from China. Dear Ms. Tsiavos: In your letter dated December 11, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, identified as the Fringe Flapper Purse, item number 90506, is a purse composed of woven man-made textile material covered with feathers on the front exterior surface. The handbag measures approximately 6” x 7”, and also features a bead and fringe trim adjacent to the zipper closure. The feathers impart the essential character to the article. The applicable subheading for item number 90506 will be 6701.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes): Articles of feathers or down.” The rate of duty will be 4.7% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Wayne Kessler at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division