The tariff classification of gloves from China.

NY K89940 October 20, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 K89940 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.10.6500 Ms. Marsha McCabe MidWest Quality Gloves, Inc. P. O. Box 260 Chillicothe, MO 64601 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China. Dear Ms. McCabe: In your letter dated September 29, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The two provided samples will be returned as per your request. Style 62 is a gauntlet glove constructed of a 100% cotton knitted fabric that has been completely PVC dip coated on the outer surface. The glove measures 12-inches in length and has an unfinished cut bottom. You have indicated that the glove weight breakdown is 93.6% PVC coating 6.4% cotton fabric. Style 67 is a 100% nylon string-knit glove with an overlock stitch finish on the cuff bottom. The sample has a nitrile dip coating covering the entire palmside which extends to overlap the backside fingertips and outer edges of the hand. You have indicated that the glove weight breakdown is 68% nitrile coating 32% nylon fabric. The applicable subheading for both 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 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 Deborah Marinucci at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division