N250376 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of women’s tights from China.

Issued February 28, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6115.22.0000

Headings: 6115

Product description

The sample will be returned to you, as requested. Item 9436PK is a pair of women’s tights composed of 100% nylon knit fabric. You have indicated that the yarns measure more than 67 decitex. The tights feature a skeleton design on the front and back of each leg, a front and back center seam and a 1”waistband.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Item 9436PK will be 6115.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Panty hose, tights, stockings, and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted: Other panty hose and tights: Of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more.

Full text

N250376 February 28, 2014 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6115.22.0000 Ms. Jacyln Groff LF Products Pte Ltd, DBA Palamon International 702 SE 5th Street Suite 20 Bentonville, AR 72712 RE: The tariff classification of women’s tights from China. Dear Ms. Groff: In your letter dated January 27, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you, as requested. Item 9436PK is a pair of women’s tights composed of 100% nylon knit fabric.  You have indicated that the yarns measure more than 67 decitex. The tights feature a skeleton design on the front and back of each leg, a front and back center seam and a 1”waistband. The applicable subheading for Item 9436PK will be 6115.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Panty hose, tights, stockings, and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted: Other panty hose and tights: Of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more. The rate of duty 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 Rosemarie Hayward at (646) 733-3064. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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