The tariff classification of a mitt from China.

NY I81390 June 4, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 I81390 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.10.0800 Mr. Stephen C. Liu Pacific Century Customs Service 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd. - #202 Los Angeles, California 90045 RE: The tariff classification of a mitt from China. Dear Mr. Liu: In your letter dated May 2, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Coopsport International LP. The submitted sample, Style 11071 Wetglove, is a waterproof three-fingered baseball mitt constructed of six-millimeter thick neoprene which is sandwiched between two finely knitted fabrics. The mitt features a ball pocket sewn between the thumb and forefinger and a woven textile wrist strap which is secured by hook and loop fasteners on the backside. Style 11071 will be sold in assorted colors. The mitt will also be available with a Hawaiian floral design as style 11079. The applicable subheading for styles 11071 and 11079 will be 6116.10.0800, 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 3.3 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 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division