CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:354 A86298
Ms. Robbi Hagar
Expeditors International
601 N. Nash Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
RE: The tariff classification of a mechanics glove from China
Dear Ms. Hagar:
In your letter received by our office on July 30, 1996, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Style MG-05-012 (MECHANIX GLOVE) is a full fingered glove with a synthetic
leather palm, fourchettes and back of the fingertips. The back of the hand has
a three ply construction of man-made mesh fabric, padding and knit liner. The
glove features vented fourchettes, and as elasticized wrist strap secured with a
hook and loop fabric tab over a side vent.
The importer submitted advertising information which indicates that the
item is designed for professional mechanics and racing enthusiasts for use
during racing. Noting the design features and choice of materials we agree with
that assertion.
The applicable subheading for the glove will be 6216.00.4600, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for gloves, mittens
and mitts: other: of man-made-fibers: . . . designed for use in sports, . . ..
The rate of duty will be 5 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 212-466-5880.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division