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 halter top
from China
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 31, 1996
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHAN DISE : You have submitted a women's leathe r halter top, your Sty le No. L/1493, for a binding ruling. The front and sides of the top are of cow leather, as are the side sections of the back. The middle section of the back is of spandex. The top has a collar, and a full-frontal, zippered opening.
H TS PROVISION : Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other... Other: Women's, girls' an d infants'.
HTS SUBHEADING : 4203.10.4095.
RATE OF DUTY : 6%
OTHER : Your sample will be returned under
separate cover.
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