The tariff classification of mitts from China.
Issued March 8, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6116.93.8800
Headings: 6116
Product description
Style “8114 Black Lace” is a mitt measuring approximately 12-1/2 inches in length that is constructed of a 90% polyester 10% spandex lace-like fabric. The fingerless item features a thumbhole along the side seam of the hand, two rows of 8 grommets down the glove backside that are laced with a ribbon tie, and a hemmed top and bottom. The mitt will also be available in a 100% polyester knit cut pile fabric as Style “8114 Black Velvet”.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for both styles will be 6116.93.8800, HTSUS, which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers: other: other: without fourchettes.
Full text
NY M81593 March 8, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:354:TA M81593 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.93.8800 Ms. Irene Tsiavos Fun World 80 Voice Road Carle Place, NY 11514 RE: The tariff classification of mitts from China. Dear Ms. Tsiavos: In your letter dated February 22, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Two samples were submitted for review. Style “8114 Black Lace” is a mitt measuring approximately 12-1/2 inches in length that is constructed of a 90% polyester 10% spandex lace-like fabric. The fingerless item features a thumbhole along the side seam of the hand, two rows of 8 grommets down the glove backside that are laced with a ribbon tie, and a hemmed top and bottom. The mitt will also be available in a 100% polyester knit cut pile fabric as Style “8114 Black Velvet”. The applicable subheading for both styles will be 6116.93.8800, HTSUS, which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers: other: other: without fourchettes. The rate of duty will be 18.6 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Both styles fall within textile category designation 631. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Deborah Marinucci at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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