NY 863079: The tariff classification of a woman's sandal from Italy.

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                                 NY 863079

                                May 23,1991

CLA-2-64:S:N:N3D:347-T 863079   

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6402.99.15

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