CLA-2-42-CL:PD:CP:CB:HO2
Ms. Ginny Yanakopulos
Manufacturing Production Coordinator
Wilsons The Leather Experts
7401 Boone Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
RE: The tariff classification of a women's leather top from
China or India
Dear Ms. Yanakopulos:
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 : October 28, 1996
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : You have submitted a women's leather top, your Style No. L/0240, for a binding ruling. The top is waist-length; its front is of white cow leather, and its back is of black spandex. It is sleeveless, with a v-shaped slit at the neck, and a full- length zipper at the right side. The front is lined.
HTS PROVISION : Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other... Other...Women's, girls' and infants'.
HTS SUBHEADING : 4203.10.4095.
RATE OF DUTY : 6%.
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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Cleveland, Ohio