The tariff classification of ski gloves from China.

NY C83042 January 9, 1998 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 C83042 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.10.0800; 6116.93.0800 Mr. John B. Pellegrini Ross & Hardies Park Avenue Tower 65 East 55th Street New York, New York 10022-3219 RE: The tariff classification of ski gloves from China. Dear Mr. Pellegrini: In your letter dated December 30, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Paris Accessories, Inc. Two samples of gloves were submitted for review. Style 81003 is a lined and insulated glove constructed of a man-made fiber fleece outershell with a inner foam coating. The glove features a waterproof barrier insert, a vinyl palm patch which extends across the thumb, internal padded vinyl covered textile reinforcement across the back of the knuckles, an elasticized wrist, and a hook and clasp. Style 81004 is a lined and insulated glove constructed of a man-made fiber fleece outershell. The glove features a waterproof barrier insert, a vinyl palm patch which extends across the thumb, internal padded vinyl covered textile reinforcement across the back of the knuckles, an elasticized wrist, and a hook and clasp. On both gloves, the cumulation of features show a design for use in the sport of skiing. The applicable subheading for style 81003 will be 6116.10.0800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the foregoing specially designed for use in sports, including ski and snowmobile gloves, mittens and mitts. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 81004 will be 6116.93.0800, HTS, which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers: other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the foregoing specially designed for use in sports, including ski and snowmobile gloves, mittens and mitts. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem. 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 Brian Burtnik at 212-466-5880. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division