The tariff classification of footwear from China.

N010512 May 16, 2007 CLA-2-64:RR:SP:247 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6404.11.7090 Ms. Susan Morelli Converse One High Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: The tariff classification of footwear from China. Dear Ms. Morellii: In your letter dated April 26, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling for an infant’s size 7, high-top “Chuck Taylor All Star” athletic shoe (SKU 0417BY001). The applicable subheading for “Chuck Taylor All Star” athletic shoe (SKU 0417BY001) will be 6404.11.7090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for footwear with outer soles of rubber/plastics and uppers of textile material: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like: other: valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair: other, other. The general rate of duty will be 90 cents/pair plus 37.5 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, Richard Foley at 646-733-3042. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division