The tariff classification of gloves from China.

NY I87362 November 6, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 I87362 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.10.0800 Mr. John B. Pellegrini Ross & Hardies 65 East 55 Street New York, New York 10022-3219 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China. Dear Mr. Pellegrini: In your letter dated October 21, 2002, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Paris Asia, Ltd. for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The provided samples will be returned as per your request. Two samples were submitted for review. Style 20131303 is a string-knit glove constructed of a camouflage-printed polyester fabric. The glove features a palmside rubberized dot coating covering the fingertips to the wrist and a ribbed knit cuff. The glove will also be available in different camouflage prints as styles 20131301, 20131302, 20131304, 20131307, and 20131309. Style 20130107 is a half-fingered version of style 20131303. The glove will also be available in different camouflage prints as styles 20130101, 20130102, 20130103, 20130104, and 20130109. Noting the features, we believe all styles show design for use in the sport of hunting. The applicable subheading for all styles 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 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