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The tariff classification of "Ice Paws" from Korea
Issued June 27, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7326.90.8587
Headings: 7326
Product description
The flexible rubber strap can be fitted onto any shoe, sneaker or boot. Attached to the bottom of the rubber strap are 30 steel alloy spikes. The “Ice Paws” will be worn to safely walk, run or hike on ice, snow, mud and wet grass.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Ice Paws” will be 7326.90.8587, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of iron steel, other, other, other, other, other.
Full text
NY M84044 June 27, 2006 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 M84044 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8587 Mr. John Yates M & M Global Brands 7930 Deering Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91304 RE: The tariff classification of “Ice Paws” from Korea Dear Mr. Yates: In your letter dated June 1, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is “Ice Paws”, a shoe accessory made of a zinc-coated steel alloy and rubber. The flexible rubber strap can be fitted onto any shoe, sneaker or boot. Attached to the bottom of the rubber strap are 30 steel alloy spikes. The “Ice Paws” will be worn to safely walk, run or hike on ice, snow, mud and wet grass. The applicable subheading for the “Ice Paws” will be 7326.90.8587, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of iron steel, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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