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The tariff classification of footwear from China.
Issued May 1, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6401.99.80
Headings: 6401
Product description
You state that the clog is made of rubber and is considered common garden footwear. The shoe is unit-molded closed-toe, open-heel, slip-on shoe with a rubber upper and outer sole.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the shoe will be 6401.99.80, (HTS) which provides for waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes, other, having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements) is rubber or plastics, not having a foxing or foxing-like band.
Full text
NY I81087 May 1, 2002 CLA-2-64: RR: NC: TP: 347 I81087 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6401.99.80 Ms. Krystle Chow J&B Customhouse 800 S. Hindry Ave. #A-1 Inglewood, CA 90301 RE: The tariff classification of footwear from China. Dear Ms. Chow: In your letter dated April 11, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a pair of rubber clog footwear. You have submitted a sample of what you identify as a “Lady’s Yard Clog.” This sample was submitted without an item, model, style or pattern number. You state that the clog is made of rubber and is considered common garden footwear. The shoe is unit-molded closed-toe, open-heel, slip-on shoe with a rubber upper and outer sole. The applicable subheading for the shoe will be 6401.99.80, (HTS) which provides for waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes, other, having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements) is rubber or plastics, not having a foxing or foxing-like band. The rate of duty will be Free. 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
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