CBP Ruling N056940 — The tariff classification of a glove from China.

Tariff classification

Headings: 6116

Product description

Style PRO-991 is a man’s lined and insulated full-fingered glove constructed of a knitted polyester fabric. The glove features a sewn-on mitten style cover that can be placed over the fingers or secured with sewn-in magnets when not in use and a coated fabric overlay covering a portion of the palm which extends to the palmside’s full fingered thumb. Additional features include a ribbed knit acrylic cuff, an elasticized wrist, fourchettes, and a hook and clasp. Style PRO-HN-08-HMX04 is a man’s lined and insulated full-fingered glove constructed of a knitted polyester fabric. The glove features a sewn-on mitten style cover that can be placed over the fingers or secured with sewn-in magnets when not in use and a coated fabric overlay covering a portion of the palm which extends to the palmside’s full fingered thumb. Additional features include a ribbed knit acrylic cuff, an elasticized wrist, fourchettes, and a hook and clasp.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Styles PRO-991 and PRO-HN-08-HMX04 will be 6116.93.9400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: Other: Of synthetic fibers: Other: Other: With fourchettes.

Full text

N056940 April 17, 2009 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.93.9400 Mr. Charles D. Ashear Paris Asia, Ltd. 350 Fifth Ave. –Floor 70 New York, New York 10118 RE: The tariff classification of a glove from China. Dear Mr. Ashear: In your letter dated April 3, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample provided will be returned as per your request. Style PRO-991 is a man’s lined and insulated full-fingered glove constructed of a knitted polyester fabric. The glove features a sewn-on mitten style cover that can be placed over the fingers or secured with sewn-in magnets when not in use and a coated fabric overlay covering a portion of the palm which extends to the palmside’s full fingered thumb. Additional features include a ribbed knit acrylic cuff, an elasticized wrist, fourchettes, and a hook and clasp. Style PRO-HN-08-HMX04 is a man’s lined and insulated full-fingered glove constructed of a knitted polyester fabric. The glove features a sewn-on mitten style cover that can be placed over the fingers or secured with sewn-in magnets when not in use and a coated fabric overlay covering a portion of the palm which extends to the palmside’s full fingered thumb. Additional features include a ribbed knit acrylic cuff, an elasticized wrist, fourchettes, and a hook and clasp. The applicable subheading for Styles PRO-991 and PRO-HN-08-HMX04 will be 6116.93.9400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: Other: Of synthetic fibers: Other: Other: With fourchettes. The rate of duty will be 18.6% 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/. 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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