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February 14, 1995

DD# 806317

CLA-2-42-DD:C:D ISB:G08 DD# 806317

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3020

Irwin Seltzer
H. Z. Bernstein Co., Inc.
2975 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, N. J. 07306

RE: The tariff classification of a backpack from China.

Dear Mr. Seltzer:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : January 23, 1995

ON BEHALF OF : Roger Gimbel Accessories,

Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The item is essentially a
backpack bag with an outer surface predominantly of man-made fibers. The item is a unique form of travel bag, designed to be carried both on the shoulder and the back as a backpack. The bag has four zippered compartments, including the one that contains the textile backpack. Approximate dimensions for the bag, with all compartments closed, are 6x4.5x3 inches.

HTS PROVISION : Travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made fibers.

HTS SUBHEADING : 4202.92.3020

RATE OF DUTY : 19.8 percent ad valorem TEXTILE CATEGORY : 670

IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to quota restraints and visa requirements based upon international textile trade agreements.

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.

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,

/signed/

D. Lynn Gordon

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