The tariff classification of five pairs of socks from China.

N063743 June 23, 2009 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:TA:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6115.96.9020; 6115.95.9000 Ms. Melissa Fox Barthco International, Inc. 5101 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112-1404 RE: The tariff classification of five pairs of socks from China. Dear Ms. Fox: In your letter dated June 2, 2009, on behalf of your client, Ann Taylor, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Styles 174840 Solid and 174841 are two pairs of ladies’ calf length socks constructed of 84% nylon and 16% spandex. Both styles feature a ribbed-knit elasticized top. Style 174841 contains a herringbone design. Style 174840 Heather is a pair of ladies’ calf length socks constructed of 55% nylon, 36% polyester and 9% spandex. It features a ribbed-knit elasticized top. Style 174839 is a pair of ladies’ calf length socks constructed of 60% cotton, 30% polyester, 5% nylon, 3% spandex and 2% latex. It features a ribbed-knit elasticized top. Style 174842 is a pair of ladies’ calf length socks constructed of 72% cotton, 25% polyester and 3% spandex. It features a ribbed-knit elasticized top. The samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for styles 174840 Solid, 174840 Heather and 174841 will be 6115.96.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including stockings for varicose veins, and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted, other, of synthetic fibers, other, other. The rate of duty will be 14.6%. The applicable subheading for styles 174839 and 174842 will be 6115.95.9000, HTSUS, which provides for pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including stockings for varicose veins, and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted, other, of cotton, other. The rate of duty will be 10%. 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division