ITC Reports on Classification Changes for Certain Rubber-Soled Footwear, Considers Addendum
The International Trade Commission has issued its August 2010 report for Investigation 1205-8 on proposed Harmonized Tariff Schedule amendments to modify the classification of certain Chapter 64 footwear featuring an outer sole of rubber or plastic with an added textile layer, in order to take into account various World Customs Organization (WCO) decisions.
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ITC is now asking for submissions to verify the appropriateness of a request asking that new tariff lines be inserted under subheadings 6404.11 and 6404.19, in addition to those already recommended by the ITC in its August 2010 report.
(The purpose of any HTS modifications, which include a new Chapter 64 note and additional tariff lines, would be to preserve existing tariff treatment (e.g. be “revenue neutral”). See ITT’s Online Archives or 04/13/10 news, 10041310, for BP summary of initiation of investigation. See ITT’s Online Archives or 07/19/10 news, 10071922, for BP summary of ITC’s delay in issuing the report.)
Copies of Liquidated Entries Requested by ITC to Verify Need for Additional Tariff Nos
The ITC is requesting that written copies of liquidated entries be submitted by December 22, 2010. The entry documentation should be for import entries liquidated before April 13, 2010 (the date the investigation was initiated), and covering footwear (1) having an outer sole with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground; (2) currently classified under heading 6405; and (3) subject to reclassification under subheading 6404.11 or 6404.19 as a result of the ITC’s recommendation set out in its August 2010 report.
See future issue of ITT for further details of this request and the ITC’s report, etc.
(ITC Investigation 1205-8, FR Pub 12/06/10)