The tariff classification of gloves from China.

NY I88998 December 13, 2002 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:354 I88998 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4203.29.3010; 4203.29.3020 Mr. Herbert T. Posner Weltz & Posner 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7610 New York, New York 10118 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China. Dear Mr. Posner: In your letter dated November 26, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Gates-Mills Inc. for the benefit of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Two samples of gloves were submitted sample for review. Style 2362 is a men’s lined glove with a complete palmside from fingertips to wrist and fourchettes constructed of a goatskin leather. The backside of the glove is made of a woven nylon back. The glove features a leather overlay on the backside forefinger fingertip that extends down the glove seam to the glove bottom, a partially elasticized wrist, fourchettes, and a hemmed cuff bottom. Style 2970 is a goatskin leather glove with backside camouflage printed fabric inserts at the knuckle area and thumb. The glove features a backside vented wrist tightener with a camouflage printed tab that is secured by hoop and loop fasteners, an elasticized wrist, and fourchettes. The applicable subheading for Style 2362 will be 4203.29.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: gloves, mittens and mitts: other: other: other: men’s . . . lined. The rate of duty will be 14 percent ad valorem. In 2003, the rate of duty remains the same. The applicable subheading for style 2970 will be 4203.29.3010, HTS, which provides for Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: gloves, mittens and mitts: other: other: other: men’s . . . not lined. The rate of duty will be 14 percent ad valorem. In 2003, the rate of duty remains the same. 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