iled without a copy, this ruling should be broughtto the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

DD 891639 November 5, 1993 CLA-2-64:HS:CS FNIS:D19 891639 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF No.: 6402.99.30 Maureen Shoule J.W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., Inc. 15 Park Row New York, N.Y. 10038 Dear Ms. Shoule: In your letter dated October 2 0 1993, you request classification confirmation on a ladies polyurethane (plastics) wedge slide sandal with a EVA plastics sole. The shoe has open toes and open heels. The style number for the shoe is 9700. The shoe is made in China and will be imported through the ports of New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, for F.W. Woolworth Co., New York, N.Y. The applicable subheading for the shoe is 6402.99.30, other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. The rate of duty is 37.5% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents are filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Gene Lowrance Acting District Director, Portland, Or.