CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:354 885376
Mr. Mark McEwen
A.N. Deringer Inc.
P.O. Box 284
Highgate Springs, VT 05460
RE: The tariff classification of textile gloves from Korea.
Dear Mr. Mc Ewen:
In your letter dated April 16, 1993, on behalf of Gordini
U.S.A., Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples. Your first submitted sample
style 166 is a full-fingered glove with a shell constructed from
knit polyester fleece material. The lining is constructed from a
knit man-made material fabric. The glove features a partially
elasticized wrist, a one inch strap that fastens through a D-
ring with a hook and loop closure, a waterproof interliner and a
hook and a clasp. The glove also has a leather overlaid palm and
thumb reinforcement.
Your second submitted sample, style 166W, is identical to
style 166 except for a "Wolf Emblem" on the back of the hand.
The essential character of the glove is imparted by the textile
shell.
Although you assert that the items are ski gloves there are
several negative factors which preclude classification as ski
gloves:
1) The gloves have a soft fleece exterior which will absorb
and retain moisture, stretch out of shape and/or
expand, and dry slowly, characteristics highly
unsuitable to the sport of skiing where contact
with the snow is a common occurrence.
2) The overall appearance of the gloves and mitten indicate
their similarity to the gloves sold as cold weather
gloves in most department stores. The primary use
of fleece material indicates a design for comfort and
warmth, rather than for use in sports.
3) The gloves lack padded textile backed reinforcement
across the back of the knuckles.
The applicable subheading for all styles will be
6116.93.8800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or
crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers: other: without
fourchettes. The duty rate will be 19.8 percent ad valorem.
All Styles fall within textile category designation 631.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Korea are subject to quota restraints and visa requirements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status
Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
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