CLA-2-61:S:N:N:REH:HO6 D83325
Columbia Sportswear Company
Post Office Box 83239
Portland, OR 97283-0239
Attention: Renee L. Hoem
RE: The tariff classification of hunting gloves from China.
Dear Ms. Hoem:
In your letter dated October 9, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A representative sample of style HU9060, "Silent Stalker
Glove," and a copy of your "Fall 1999 Hunting & Fishing Catalog,"
was submitted for our examination. You state that this particular
full-fingered glove, shown on page 28 of the catalog, will be
available only in camouflage patterns. The primary shell is made
from knitted man-made fabric napped on the outside and coated
with a plastic material on the inside surface. The close-fitting
tapered index finger is made from a separate stretch knit fabric
and does not incorporate a fourchette. The palm side of the other
fingers and a palm and thumb reinforcement overlay are made from
sueded leather. There is a fleeced interlock inner liner and a
combination PVC/Breathable Membrane insert. Other features
include an elasticized wrist, hook and clasp, and an adjustable
textile webbing strap over the back of the wrist. The essential
character of the glove, which shows a design for use in the sport
of hunting, is imparted by the textile shell.
The applicable subheading for style HU9060, "Silent Stalker
Glove,"will be 6116.10.0800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States(HTS), which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts,
knitted or crocheted: Impregnated, coated or covered with
plastics or rubber: Other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the
forgoing specially designed for use in sports, including ski and
snowmobile gloves, mittens and mitts.... The rate will be 4.4
percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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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,
Timothy G. Moran
Service Port Director
St. Albans, Vt.