The tariff classification of footwear from China

N219152 June 20, 2012 CLA-2-64:OT:RR:NC:N4:447 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6404.19.9030 Ms. Michelle A. Plamondon Stride Rite® Sourcing International, Inc. 191 Spring Street P.O. Box 9191 Lexington, MA 02420-9191 RE: The tariff classification of footwear from China Dear Ms. Plamondon: In your letter dated May 21, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted half-pair sample identified as stock number “JN-Largo2-LTT-B,” is a men’s lace-up “casual” shoe with a rubber or plastics outer sole and a predominately vegetable fiber textile upper that does not cover the ankle. You provided an F.O.B. value over $12/pair. The applicable subheading for the men’s “casual” shoe, stock number “JN-Largo2-LTT-B” will be 6404.19.9030, 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 textile materials: other: other: valued over $12/pair: for men. The rate of duty will be 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 Stacey Kalkines at (646) 733-3042. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division