The tariff classification of footwear from China.

NY J82383 March 27, 2003 CLA-2-64: RR: NC: TA: 347 J82383 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6404.19.35 Ms. Genny Fenske DEEP SEE, INC. 18935 – 59th Ave. NE Arlington, WA 98223 RE: The tariff classification of footwear from China. Dear Ms. Fenske: In your letter dated March 18,2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted half pair sample, identified as a “Nylon Dive Thong Sandal,” is a unisex open-toe, open-heel, slip-on sandal. The upper is, as you indicate, made of 100% nylon material, consisting of an approximately 1 ½-inch wide Y-configured thong strap with a sewn-on 1 ¼-inch square “Scuba Diving Flag” side patch. The ends of the upper penetrate and are secured to a molded rubber/plastic insole that is cemented to a wavy-type rubber/plastic outsole that varies in thickness from ¼-inch to 5/8-inch at different points around the perimeter of the outsole. The applicable subheading for the “Nylon Dive Thong Sandal,” will be 6404.19.35, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for footwear, in which the upper’s external surface is predominately textile materials; in which the outer sole’s external surface is predominately rubber and/or plastics; which is not “athletic footwear”; which is not designed to be a protection against water, oil, or cold or inclement weather; which has open toes or open heels; and which is 10% or more by weight of rubber and/or plastics. The rate of duty will be 37.5% ad valorem. We are returning the sample as requested. 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 646-733-3042. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division