The tariff classification of gloves from Taiwan.

NY I82038 June 21, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TAB:354 I82038 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.93.8800; 6116.93.9400; 6216.00.2925 Ms. Christy Miller Nike, Inc. One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, OR 97005-6453 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Miller: In your letter dated May 21, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples will be returned as requested. Four sample gloves were received. Style AC9065 is a lined glove with a shell of woven nylon that has an interior plastic foam coating. Overlays of polyester/polyurethane cover a portion of the palm and the palmside fingers tips and tip of the thumb. The glove features fourchettes, a partially elasticized wrist with a hook and loop fabric tab adjustable closure and a hook & clasp. The coated shell fabric imparts the essential character of this glove. Style AC0129 is polyester fleece glove. The glove features fourchettes, a fully elasticized wrist and a hemmed cuff. Style AC0070 is a similarly constructed mitten version. Style AC0124 is polyester fleece glove. The glove features fourchettes, a fully elasticized wrist and a hemmed cuff. Overlays of polyester/polyurethane cover a portion of the palm and the palmside fingers and thumb. The polyester fleece shell fabric imparts the essential character of these three styles. The applicable subheading for style AC9065 will be 6216.00.2925, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for gloves, mittens or mitts: impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: other: with fourchettes: subject to man-made fiber restraints. The duty rate will be 13.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style AC0129 and AC0124 will be 6116.93.9400, HTS which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers: other: other: with fourchettes. The rate of duty will be 18.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style AC0070 will be 6116.93.8800, HTS which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers: other: other: without fourchettes. The rate of duty will be 18.8 percent ad valorem. Style AC9065 falls within textile category designation 631. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 646 733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division