The tariff classification of gloves from China.

NY L85611 July 12, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 L85611 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.10.9500 Ms. Kim Young BDP International, Inc. 2721 Walker Avenue N. W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China. Dear Ms. Young: In your letter dated June 10, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As per your request, the provided sample will be returned. Item# 963579 UPC# 0-82686-01196-9 is a pair of children’s “Darth Vader” gauntlet gloves. The gloves are constructed of a finely knitted cotton fabric with a heavy vinyl coating on the outer surface. The gloves feature fourchettes and a hemmed gauntlet bottom measuring approximately 4-1/2 inches in length. The applicable subheading for the glove will be 6116.10.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: other: with fourchettes: other. The duty rate will be 7% 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