NY 851087
April 20 l990


CLA-2-95:S:N:N3G:343 851087

Mr. Daniel T. Petrosini
Alpha International
30 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10007

RE: The tariff classification of a Christmas stocking from China.

Dear Mr. Petrosini:

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 : April 2, 1990

ON BEHALF OF : American Pacific Enterprises

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The sample submitted is a Christmas stocking of 100 percent cotton shell and 100 percent polyester fill. The shell weighs approximately four ounces and the fill weighs approximately one pound.

HTS PROVISION : Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: other: other.

HTS SUBHEADING : 9505.10.2500

RATE OF DUTY : 5 percent ad valorem

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,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport