March 17 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Modify Ruling on Textile Leg Coverings
In the March 17 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 55, No. 10), CBP published notices that propose to modify rulings on textile leg coverings.
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Comments on Proposals Due April 16
CBP said consideration will be given to any written comments received by April 16 before taking these actions. In addition, any party that has received a ruling or decision on the merchandise that is subject to the proposed revocations or modifications, or any party involved with a substantially identical transaction, should advise CBP by the date that written comments on the proposed ruling are due. (An importer's failure to advise CBP of such rulings, decisions or substantially identical transactions may raise issues of reasonable care on the part of the importer or its agents for importations subsequent to the effective date of the final decision in this notice.)
Proposals
CBP is proposing to revoke or modify the rulings below, and any rulings on these products that may exist but have not been specifically identified. CBP is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions.
Textile Leg Coverings
| Item: Textile leg coverings used in costumes to resemble boots |
| Current: 6117.80.95, 14.6%, “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Other accessories: Other: Other” |
| Proposed: 6406.90.15, 14.9%, “Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof: Other: Of other materials: Of textile materials.” |
| Reason: The leg coverings “share the same characteristics as leggings and gaiters of heading 6406,” CBP said. Like some leggings, the coverings extend over the ankle and up to the knee, are secured to the shoe with a strap and do not cover the entire foot. |
| Proposed for modification: NY N086942, dated Dec. 29, 2009; NY N080395, dated Nov. 6, 2009; NY N003909, dated Dec. 21, 2006; NY G88706, dated April 18, 2001; NY D85843, dated Jan. 8, 1999; NY D83322, dated Oct. 29, 1998 |
| Proposed new ruling: HQ H239482 |