The tariff classification of gloves from Pakistan.

NY M86570 October 19, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TAB:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4203.29.3020 Mr. Andrew Shapiro TechTrade, LLC 183 Madison Ave S-1416 New York, NY 10016 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from Pakistan. Dear Mr. Shapiro: In your letter dated September 18, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of a glove, style Pro-Tech 8, #PT8-SC, which offers fire and cut resistant protection. The glove is constructed of multi-layer materials with a palm side, fourchettes, and a palm side cuff made of a knit aramid (Nomex and Kevlar blend) fabric to which goat-skin overlays have been sewn to the outer surface, covering the palm side from fingertips to wrist. The back of the hand is made up of a knit aramid (Kevlar) fabric on the outer surface, with an inner layer of aramid (Nomex) fabric. The glove also features an inner waterproof barrier, a polyester lining, a knuckle guard on the backside, and an elasticized wrist. The applicable subheading for the gloves will be 4203.29.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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