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The tariff classification of a glove from China
Issued February 2, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6116.10.9500
Headings: 6116
Product description
The submitted sample, item 90518, “Biker Gloves,” is a half-fingered glove constructed from 100% polyester brushed knit fabric that is bonded to a layer of polyurethane plastic. You have indicated that the plastic is over 50% of the weight of the glove.
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N272188 February 2, 2016 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6116.10.9500 Ms. Irene Tsiavos Easter Unlimited, Inc 80 Voice Road Carle Place, NY 11514 RE: The tariff classification of a glove from China Dear Ms. Tsiavos: In your letter dated January 12, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, item 90518, “Biker Gloves,” is a half-fingered glove constructed from 100% polyester brushed knit fabric that is bonded to a layer of polyurethane plastic. You have indicated that the plastic is over 50% of the weight of the glove. You state that this is a Halloween accessory. The glove features fourchettes, perforations in the knuckle area, a hook and loop closure at the back wrist and a reinforcement patch over foam on the palm side. The applicable subheading for this style will be 6116.10.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides “Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber: other: with fourchettes: other.” The duty rate will be 7% 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). The sample will be returned to you under separate cover. 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 K. Lenore Calabrese at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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