The tariff classification of footwear from China
Reconsideration of NY J82448; Classification of athletic footwear from China; Ruling Correct on Face; New Ruling Based on New Sample Submitted Dear Mr. Crain: This letter is in response to your request of May 14, 2003, for reconsideration of NY J82448, dated April 11, 2003, as it pertains to the classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA) of athletic footwear from China. A sample athletic shoe was submitted at the time of the original determination. A separate sample was submitted with your current request. FACTS: In New York Ruling Letter (NY) J82448, dated April 11, 2003, athletic footwear identified as "The Quicks Mid Jr., Pattern No. 5082-1EL" and "Too Quicks Mid Jr., Pattern No. 82902-1EL" were classified in subheading 6402.91.90, HTSUSA, the provision for "Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: Other footwear: Covering the ankle: Other: Valued over $12/pair," with a general column one rate of duty of 2