The tariff classification of footwear from China

N153439 April 4, 2011 CLA-2-64:OT:RR:NC:N4:447  CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6403.91.6075  Ms. Kim Gurski Under Armour, Inc.1020 Hull Street Baltimore, MD. 21230 RE:     The tariff classification of footwear from China  Dear Ms. Gurski:In your letter dated March 10, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling for a men’s waterproof boot of which you provided a component material breakdown by percentage.The submitted half pair sample identified as style #1227564A “UA Speed Freek,” is a men’s over-the-ankle lace-up waterproof boot with a molded rubber/plastic outer sole. The functionally stitched upper is predominately leather and features a waterproof Gore-tex® lining. The applicable subheading for style #1227564A “UA Speed Freek” will be 6403.91.6075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather: other footwear: covering the ankle: other: other: for men, youths and boys: other: other: for men: other. The rate of duty will be 8.5% 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 Stacey Kalkines at (646) 733-3042.Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division