961075 · 2000-11-14 — Classification of handbags made of papier mache from Philippines
On October 1, 1997, you requested a ruling on the classification of handbags with a papier mache base under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (“HTSUSA”). Samples were submitted with your request. We regret the delay in responding to your classification request. An attorney from this office contacted you on January 20, 2000, at which time you stated that you had settled the classification issue and were no longer importing this specific merchandise but would still like a formal ruling from the Office of Regulations & Rulings. FACTS: Five different samples of…