CLA-2-64:S:N:N3:D-347 868116
Mr. Robert D. Stang
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman
12 East 49th Street
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of footwear from Asia
Dear Mr. Stang:
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 : October 21, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : Mercury International Trading Corp.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Style MITC 3490B. An over-the-ankle,
lace-up athletic shoe with a plastic
upper and a unit-molded plastic sole.
The upper has a removable buckle closed
ankle strap of textile which is
considered to be a loosely attached
appurtenance. The sole overlaps by
more than 1/4 inch 38.2 percent of the
periphery of the upper and is not
considered to be foxing-like band.
HTS PROVISION : Other footwear with outer soles and
uppers of plastics, other, covering the
ankle, other.
HTS SUBHEADING : 6402.91.40
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