CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:354

Ms. Lorianne Aldinger
Rite Aid
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105

RE: The tariff classification of socks from China.

Dear Ms. Aldinger:

In your letter dated October 29, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The sample submitted, which you state is item 9035100, and to be called “Boys Disney No Show Socks”, is a pair of boy’s knit ankle socks constructed from 97% polyester and 3% spandex. You state they will be available in sizes 4-6 and 6-8.

The applicable subheading for item 9035100 will be 6115.96.9020, (HTSUS), which provides for "Panty hose, 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…Other." The duty rate will be 14.6% 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/.

Importations of this product might be subject to the provisions of Section 133 of the Customs Regulations if they copy or simulate a registered trademark, trade name or copyright recorded with Customs and Border Protection. If you are an authorized importer of the product we recommend notifying your local Customs office prior to importation.

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 K. Lenore Ort at [email protected].


Sincerely,

Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division