CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:354 898538
Ms. Stephanie Bloom
The Glove Source, Inc.
9365 Gerwig Lane
Columbia, MD 21046
RE: The tariff classification of a snowmobile glove from China.
Dear Ms. Bloom:
In your letter dated May 24, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Your submitted sample, style 9-7006, is a juniors' woven
100% nylon glove with an added lining for warmth and an extended
gauntlet. The palm-side fingers, palm area and an overlay on the
palm and thumb are made from textured vinyl coated fabric. An
extra layer of 4mm foam and Thinsulate provide further insulation
for the entire back of the hand. The glove also has additional
high density foam padding over the back of the knuckles, fingers
and gauntlet, an elasticized wrist, and a hook and clasp. The
gauntlet has a closed side vent that is secured with a zipper.
The essential character of the mitten is imparted by the textile
shell. You state the glove is used in the sport of snowmobiling.
The applicable subheading for style 9-7006, 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: other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the
foregoing specially designed for use in sports, including ski and
snow mobile gloves, mittens and mitts. The rate of duty will be
5.5 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