The tariff classification of footwear parts from China

N300704 October 19, 2018 CLA-2-64:OT:RR:NC:N2:247 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6406.90.9000 Ms. Karen A. Busenburg, Karen Busenburg, Customs Broker Euro-American Bldg. 375 Airport Drive Worcester, MA 01602 RE: The tariff classification of footwear parts from China Dear Ms. Busenburg: In your letters dated August 16, 2018, and September 18, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Pride Manufacturing Company LLC. The submitted samples of the imported product consist of footwear parts identified as # 4030W002 steel receptacles. The metal receptacles are placed into the resin of the outer soles of boots during the molding process. The receptacles are permanently molded into the outer soles and are not removed. The receptacles have a threaded openings that allow for the attachment of separate logger or ice spikes. The F.O.B. value is $.35 cents each. The applicable subheading for item # 4030W002 will be 6406.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for parts of footwear: of other materials: other. The rate of duty will be Free. 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 stacey.kalkines@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division