The tariff classification of gloves from China
Issued June 12, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6216.00.1720
Headings: 6216
Product description
Style 8800B is a clute cut work glove with a complete palmside, forefinger and thumb constructed of 65% cotton 35% polyester woven fabric with a PVC dot coating. You have indicated that the PVC dot coating is less than 50% of the weight of the coated fabric. The remaining three backside fingers are constructed of 65% cotton 35% polyester woven fabric. The glove features a rib knit cuff. The essential character of the glove is imparted by the coated woven fabric.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style 8800B will be 6216.00.1720, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts: impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: Other: Without fourchettes: Cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-woven fabric that is impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: Of vegetable fibers: Other: Subject to cotton restraints.
Full text
N219146 June 12, 2012 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6216.00.1720 Ms. Donna Giron Shelby Group International/MCR Safety 5321 E. Shelby Dr. Memphis, TN 38118 RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China Dear Ms. Giron: In your letter dated May 10, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style 8800B is a clute cut work glove with a complete palmside, forefinger and thumb constructed of 65% cotton 35% polyester woven fabric with a PVC dot coating. You have indicated that the PVC dot coating is less than 50% of the weight of the coated fabric. The remaining three backside fingers are constructed of 65% cotton 35% polyester woven fabric. The glove features a rib knit cuff. The essential character of the glove is imparted by the coated woven fabric. The applicable subheading for style 8800B will be 6216.00.1720, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts: impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: Other: Without fourchettes: Cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-woven fabric that is impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: Of vegetable fibers: Other: Subject to cotton restraints. The duty rate will be 23.5% 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/. 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 Robert Ivers at (646) 733-3054. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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