CLA-2-64:FO:NP:POR:CO:D24 D80202
Kathy O'Connor
W.J. Norris, Inc.
80 King Spring Road
P.O. Box 3426
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
RE: The tariff classification of footwear from Cyprus
Dear Ms. O'Connor:
In your letter dated July 7, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client, Olsson Collection
UO., Inc.
The sample provided is a molded plastic clog with a
removable insole, below the ankle in height, and of a slip-on
type.
The applicable subheading for the clogs will be 6401.99.30,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for waterproof footwear with soles and uppers of rubber
or plastics, not assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing,
screwing, or plugging; other than with a protective metal toe-cap; other than footwear covering the knee or footwear covering
the ankle but not covering the knee; footwear designed to be worn
in lieu of other footwear as a protection against water or
inclement weather; footwear designed for use without closures.
The rate of duty will be 25%.
The submitted sample is marked with the country of origin in
the inside of the clog in the heel area, beneath the removable
insole. As the removable insole completely hides the marking, if
imported as is, this footwear will not meet the country of origin
marking requirements of 19 U.S.C. 1304, and will therefore be
considered not legally marked under the provisions of 19 C.F.R.
134.11, which states, "every article of foreign origin (or its
container) imported into the U.S. shall be marked in a
conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly and permanently as the
nature of the article (or container) will permit."
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