CLA-2-64:S:N:N3D:347-Y 860754

Mr. Joseph F. Straus
BBC International Ltd.
19 West 34 St.
New York, N.Y. 10001

RE: The tariff classification of a girl's casual shoe from China.

Dear Mr. Straus:

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 : February 22, 1991

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : A girl's casual shoe, your style #022391, which has a suede leather upper and a vulcanized-on rubber outer sole with a foxing tape.

HTS PROVISION : Certain footwear in Chapter 64.

HTS SUBHEADING : 6403.99.90

RATE OF DUTY : 10 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