NY 864965: The tariff classification of a woman's plastic sandal fromChina.

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                                 NY 864965

                               JULY 30, 1991

CLA-2-64:S:N:N3D:347-T 864965   

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6402.99.15

Mr. James C. Albeidi
A.J. Arango, Inc.
P.O. Box 3007
Tampa, Fl 33601  

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's plastic sandal from
China.

Dear Mr. Albeidi:

     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   :   July 5, 1991

     ON BEHALF OF      :   China USA Inc.

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :   A woman's sandal with a molded plastic
                           upper that has a plastic bow tied over
                           the instep and a unit molded, concave
                           shaped, plastic footbed bottom. 

     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