The tariff classification of tights from Taiwan.
Issued October 31, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6115.21.0010, 6115.22.0000
Headings: 6115
Product description
Style 200346 is referred to as a pair of women’s “Print Stirrup Tights” constructed of 86% nylon and 14% spandex knit fabric. The footless tights have an elasticized front and back center seam, a separately sewn-in gusset crotch, an elasticized waist, a hemmed bottom, and feature open heels. You do not state the decitex of the tights.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style 200346 if less than 67 decitex will be 6115.21.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other panty hose and tights: of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex. The applicable subheading for style 200346 if 67 decitex or more will be 6115.22.0000, HTSUS, which provides for other panty hose and tights: of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more.
Full text
N041573 October 31, 2008 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6115.21.0010; 6115.22.0000 Ms. Melissa Stanczak Ballet Makers, Inc. 1 Campus Road Totowa, New Jersey 07512 RE: The tariff classification of tights from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Stanczak: In your letter dated October 3, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted will be returned. Style 200346 is referred to as a pair of women’s “Print Stirrup Tights” constructed of 86% nylon and 14% spandex knit fabric. The footless tights have an elasticized front and back center seam, a separately sewn-in gusset crotch, an elasticized waist, a hemmed bottom, and feature open heels. You do not state the decitex of the tights. The applicable subheading for style 200346 if less than 67 decitex will be 6115.21.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other panty hose and tights: of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex. The duty rate will be 16% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 200346 if 67 decitex or more will be 6115.22.0000, HTSUS, which provides for other panty hose and tights: of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more. The duty rate will be 14.9% 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 Deborah Marinucci at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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