N297718 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of footwear from China

Issued July 9, 2018 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6405.90.9000

Headings: 6405

Product description

The subject of your request is identified as style #GEN-CO-88-OS-72, a children’s, closed-toe/closed-heel, above-the-ankle boot. It measures approximately 9 inches high. The upper of the boot is made of 100 percent molded polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The outer sole is made of PVC with a flocking of pig leather fibers. The leather flocking covers the majority of the external surface of the outer sole in contact with the ground.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for children’s boot, style #GEN-CO-88-OS-72, will be 6405.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other footwear: other: other.

Full text

N297718 July 9, 2018 CLA-2-64:OT:RR:NC:N2:247 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6405.90.9000 Ms. Heather Jacobson Junker & Nakachi 999 Third Ave., Suite 2525 Seattle, WA 98104 RE: The tariff classification of footwear from China Dear Ms. Jacobson: In your letter dated June 7, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Washington Shoe Company. The subject of your request is identified as style #GEN-CO-88-OS-72, a children’s, closed-toe/closed-heel, above-the-ankle boot. It measures approximately 9 inches high. The upper of the boot is made of 100 percent molded polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The outer sole is made of PVC with a flocking of pig leather fibers. The leather flocking covers the majority of the external surface of the outer sole in contact with the ground. The applicable subheading for children’s boot, style #GEN-CO-88-OS-72, will be 6405.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other footwear: other: other. The rate of duty will be 12.5 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Stacey Kalkines at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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