The tariff classification of motocross gloves from China and Korea

NY I86102 September 25, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TAB:354 I86102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6216.00.4600 Mr. Louis De Cuzzi D.R.R. Inc. 900 Theora Drive Brunswick, OH 44212 RE: The tariff classification of motocross gloves from China and Korea Dear Mr. De Cuzzi: In your letter dated September 2, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style 211, is a full fingered glove with a palmside constructed of synthetic leather. The glove features reinforcement made of irregular shaped synthetic leather overlays sewn on the palmside and thumb and small vinyl overlays sewn on the backs of the fingers. The back of the hand as well as the fourchettes is made of knit fabric. A hook and loop fabric tab secures the wrist across a two-inch side vent. The applicable subheading for the glove 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 snowmobile gloves, mittens and mitts. The rate of duty will be 3.3 percent ad valorem. 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