CLA-2-39:61:S:N:N3H:354 870145
Mr. Ken Miller
Elco Freight International, Inc.
The Hemisphere Center
Route 1 & 9 South and International Way
Suite 304
Newark, NJ 07114
RE: The tariff classification of gloves from Japan or Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Miller:
In your letter dated November 26, 1991, on behalf of Excell
Products Corp. you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples. Style G-20 is a seamless
100% PVC glove with a flocked inner surface. Style G-5 is a
seamless unlined glove of a 100% PVC with a rolled cuff. Style
500 is a finely rib knit cotton glove completely coated with PVC.
All three gloves extend above the wrist.
The applicable subheading for the Styles G-20 and G-5 will
be 3926.20.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing
accessories (including gloves): gloves: seamless, other: other.
The duty rate will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Style 500 will be
6116.10.7040, HTS, which provides for gloves, mittens and mitts,
impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: knitted
or crocheted: other, other. The duty rate will be 14 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport