The tariff classification of gloves from China or Taiwan.

N238994 March 4, 2013 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4203.29.4000 Ms. Edith Tolchin EGT Global Trading P.O. Box 5660 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China or Taiwan. Dear Ms. Tolchin: In your letter dated February 26, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Etsuko, LLC. The samples submitted will be returned. The gloves submitted are from your line of QWI® Nerve Protector Gloves, sold in unisex sizes. Style FD-001S is a full-fingered glove constructed of a sheepskin leather palmside and a knit textile backside. The glove features knit textile fourchettes, TPR gel pads on the underside of the palm and a hook and loop closure. The essential character of the glove is imparted by the sheepskin leather palmside. Style PD-001S is a half-fingered glove constructed of a sheepskin leather palmside and a knit textile backside. The glove features knit textile fourchettes, TPR gel pads on the underside of the palm and a hook and loop closure. The essential character of the glove is imparted by the sheepskin leather palmside. Style PML-002S is a half-fingered sheepskin leather glove. The glove features fourchettes, TPR gel pads on the underside of the palm and a hook and loop closure. Style PMS-002S is a half-fingered glove constructed of a sheepskin leather palmside and a knit textile backside. The glove features fourchettes, TPR gel pads on the underside of the palm and a hook and loop closure. The essential character of the glove is imparted by the sheepskin leather palmside. The applicable subheading for all styles will be 4203.29.4000, 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: For other persons: Not lined. The duty rate will be 12.6 percent 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 354 at (646) 733-3054. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division