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NY I88888




November 29, 2002

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 I88888

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4202.22.4500; 4202.22.8050

Ms. Amanda Wilson
Dillard’s, Inc.
1600 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201

RE: The tariff classification of ladies handbags from China.

Dear Ms. Wilson:

In your letter dated November 22, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for ladies handbags.

You have submitted three samples with your request, identified as styles S31F207, S35F218T and S35F219T.

Style S31F207 is a lady’s handbag measuring approximately 14”(L) x 11.25”(H) x 5”(W). It is manufactured with an exterior surface of 100% cotton textile material. The bag has double carrying straps and features two compartments on either side divided by a zippered compartment in the center. The interior is textile lined and features one wall pocket with zipper closure and various open slots to hold cards, pens, pencils or cell phone.

Style S35F218T is a lady’s handbag measuring approximately 17”(L) x 11.75”(H) x 5.5”(W). It is manufactured with an exterior surface of 70% polyester and 30% cotton textile materials. The interior is textile lined and features a zippered wall pocket, and various open slots/pockets to hold pens, pencils, cards or a cell phone. This style also features a zippered top closure, double carry handles and an adjustable shoulder strap.

Style S35F219T is a lady’s handbag measuring approximately 7.25”(L) x 12.25”(H) x 5.5”(W). It is manufactured with an exterior surface 70% polyester and 30% cotton textile materials. This style features a top zippered closure, double carry straps, an adjustable shoulder strap and one outside open pocket. The interior is textile lined and features one wall pocket and various open slots/pockets to hold pens, pencils, cards, or a cell phone.

Your samples are being returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for Style S31F207 will be 4202.22.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those with outer handle, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction, of cotton. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Styles S35F218T and S35F219T will be 4202.22.8050, 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 rate of duty will be 18.1 percent ad valorem.

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,

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