The tariff classification of gloves from China.

NY G87503 March 15, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:354 G87503 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6216.00.4600 Mr. John B. Pellegrini Ross & Hardies Park Avenue Tower 65 East 55th Street New York, New York 10022-3219 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China. Dear Mr. Pellegrini: In your letter dated February 23, 2001, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Paris Asia, Ltd. The submitted sample will be returned as per your request. The provided sample, Style 9702391 is a girls’ lined gauntlet glove with an outershell constructed of a woven polyester fabric. The glove features a vinyl coated fabric palm patch which extends across the thumb, an elasticized wrist, padded internal knuckle reinforcement, inner foam padding which is doubled on the backside, a ribbed knit cuff and a hook and clasp. The cumulation of features on the glove shows a design for use in the sport of skiing. The essential character of the glove is imparted by the woven shell material. The applicable subheading for style 9702391 will be 6216.00.4600, HTS, which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts: other: of man-made 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 3.6 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 212-637-7083. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division