CLA-2-42:CL:PD:FO:CBII:HO2 D80155
Mr. Jim Bernier
Manufacturing Production Coordinator
Wilsons The Leather Experts
7401 Boone Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
RE: The tariff classification of women's leather and textile slacks from China
Dear Mr. Bernier:
In your letter dated July 9, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of a pair of women's leather and
textile slacks, your Style No. 28520-01. The entire front of
these slacks is of leather (cowhide), while the entire back is of
spandex. There is a fly front opening secured by a snap at the
waistband. At each side of the front is a zippered pocket. The
front of the slacks is partially lined.
The applicable subheading for this item will be
4203.10.4095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing
accessories, of leather or of composition leather: articles of
apparel: other...other: women's, girls', and infants'. The
rate of duty is 6%.
Your sample will be returned under separate cover.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director,
Cleveland, Ohio