NY 863079
May 23,1991
CLA-2-64:S:N:N3D:347-T 863079
Mr. Ralph Navedo
Inter Maritime Forwarding Co., Inc.
156 William St.
New York, NY 10038
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sandal from Italy.
Dear Mr. Navedo:
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 : May 6, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : Alfa Shoe Corp.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : A woman's casual sandal, style number 0099,
with an open toe, open heel, transparent
vinyl plastic strap upper that has a plastic
thong toe piece, and a rubber/plastic outer
sole. The sandal also has a decorative
flower shaped ornament made of a plastic and
leather laminate that is secured to the
upper by means of a central metal rivet. We
consider this "flower" to be a loosely
attached appurtenance which, based on
previous Customs ruling decisions, will be
dis- regarded for external surface area
measurements involving footwear uppers.
HTS PROVISION : Certain footwear in Chapter 64
HTS SUBHEADING : 6402.99.15
RATE OF DUTY : 6 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