The tariff classification of footwear from Italy

PD C82539 December 22, 1997 CLA-2-64:FO:CM:NP:POR:CO:D24:C82539 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6404.19.35 Yvonne Sherry Lopez AFI (California), Inc. 2381 Rosecrans Avenue, #100 El Segundo, CA 90245 RE: The tariff classification of footwear from Italy Dear Ms. Lopez: In your letter dated December 5, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Pacesetters Imports, Inc. The samples provided are of three models of women's sandals. All three models have open toes and heels, and rubber or plastic soles. Model #1221 has an upper consisting of straps of 80% poliamid/20% elastane synthetic textile fabric, and is closed with a buckle. Models #1335 and #1331 have uppers of 85% knitted synthetic raffia and rayon acetate which is under 5mm in apparent width. Model #1331 is slip-on; model #1335 has an additional heel/ankle strap of plastic with buckle closure which contributes a minor portion of the external surface area of the upper as compared to the synthetic raffia/rayon acetate portion. The subheading for all three models of sandals will be 6404.19.35, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials; other than sports footwear and the like; other than footwear with uppers of over 50% leather; other than protective footwear; footwear of the slip-on type; of greater than 10% by weight of rubber or plastics. The rate of duty will be 37.5%. 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, Lewellyn Robison Port Director Portland, Oregon