The tariff classification of gloves from China.

NY K80335 November 4, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 K80335 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.10.6500 Ms. Teresa Huffman Midwest Quality Gloves, Inc. P.O. Box 260 Chillicothe, MO 64601 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China. Dear Ms. Huffman: In your letter dated October 20, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples will be returned as per your request. Six samples were provided for review. Styles TG61T, TG63T, and TG3285-T are toddler sized gloves which are constructed of a knitted cotton fabric with a latex dip-coating covering the palmside and the backside fingers. You have indicated that the latex coating exceeds 50% of the weight of the knitted coated cotton fabric. The gloves feature a ribbed knit cuff and a printed image on the backside knuckle area. The gloves will also be available in kids’ sizes as styles TG61K, TG63K and TG3285-K The applicable subheading for all styles will be 6116.10.6500, 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: without fourchettes: other. The rate of duty will be 7.7 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