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NY C80266




October 28, 1997

CLA-2-64:RR:NC:TP:347 C80266

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6402.99.18

Mr. Erik D. Smithweiss
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silvermann LLP 245 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10167

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

Dear Mr. Smithweiss:

In your letter dated October 1, 1997, on behalf of your client, E.S. Originals, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

You have submitted a sample of a girl's dress shoe, style N-3800-2, made up of a plastic upper and plastic outer sole. In addition, a decorative textile bow is attached to the upper with adhesive and several stitches. The bow constitutes a loosely attached appurtenance that is disregarded for purposes of tariff classification. In this regard, the external surface area of the upper, including any accessories and reinforcements, is over 90% plastic.

The applicable subheading for the shoe will be 6402.99.18, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastic, having uppers of which over 90% of the external surface area (including accessories and reinforcements such as those mentioned in Note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle. The rate of duty will be 6% ad valorem.

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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Richard Foley at 212-466-5890.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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