The country of origin marking of work gloves from China.

N227075 August 14, 2012 MAR-2 OT:RR:NC:N3:354 CATEGORY: Marking Ms. Ruth Tutor Radians 5305 Distriplex Farms Drive Memphis, TN 38141 RE: The country of origin marking of work gloves from China. Dear Ms. Tutor: This is in response to your letter dated July 18, 2012, requesting a ruling on whether the proposed marking of folded cardboard labels on the back of the label is an acceptable country of origin marking for imported styles BD520L and BD516LM. Two marked samples were submitted with your letter for review. The samples submitted will be returned. Styles BD520L and BD516LM are both labeled with the country of origin on the back of a heavy paper label attached to the cuff, folded over the gloves. In addition, the country of origin is marked on a sewn-in label in the cuffs of each glove The marking statute, section 304, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1304), provides that, unless excepted, every article of foreign origin (or its container) imported into the U.S. shall be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly and permanently as the nature of the article (or its container) will permit, in such a manner as to indicate to the ultimate purchaser in the U.S. the English name of the country of origin of the article. As provided in section 134.41(b), Customs Regulations (19 CFR 134.41(b)), the country of origin marking is considered conspicuous if the ultimate purchaser in the U.S. is able to find the marking easily and read it without strain. With regard to the permanency of a marking, section 134.41(a), Customs Regulations (19 CFR 134.41(a)), provides that as a general rule marking requirements are best met by marking worked into the article at the time of manufacture. For example, it is suggested that the country of origin on metal articles be die sunk, molded in, or etched. However, section 134.44, Customs Regulations (19 CFR 134.44), generally provides that any marking that is sufficiently permanent so that it will remain on the article until it reaches the ultimate purchaser unless deliberately removed is acceptable. The proposed marking of imported styles BD520L and BD516LM , as described above, is conspicuously, legibly and permanently marked in satisfaction of the marking requirements of 19 U.S.C. 1304 and 19 CFR Part 134 and is an acceptable country of origin marking. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR Part 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