The tariff classification of pantyhose from Italy

N008126 April 4, 2007 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6115.22.0000 Mr. Rodney Ralston UPS-Supply Chain Solutions 1 UPS Way P.O. Box 800 Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of pantyhose from Italy Dear Mr. Ralston: In your letter dated March 6, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Mondor. Article numbers 1 and 2 are panty hose, knitted from 81% Nylon and 19% Lycra. The panty hose have a gusset crotch. You state that both Article numbers 1 and 2 measure per single yarn 67 decitex or more. The applicable subheading for Article numbers 1 and 2 will be 6115.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including stockings…knitted or crocheted: Panty hose and tights: Of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more: Other.” 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 Deborah Marinucci National Import Specialist at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division