CLA-2 CO:R:C:T 089055 JS
John Peterson
Neville, Peterson & Williams
39 Broadway
New York, New York 10006
RE: Ski gloves; nylon knit and leather; classifiable heading
6116, HTSUSA
Dear Mr. Peterson:
This is in reference to your letters of December 17, 1990,
and February 1, 1991, requesting classification of a pair of
gloves under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated (HTSUSA).
FACTS:
Your most recent letter was accompanied by a sample of the
merchandise at issue. Style no. 25136 is a five fingered glove
which has a 100 percent nylon man-made fiber outer shell of
machine-knit fabric. The inner side of this fabric is coated
with a layer of plastic, which you state is added for increased
water resistance. The fourchettes as well as the edges of the
gloves are seamed, and raised piping curves across the back of
the palm. An irregular shaped leather overlay extends across the
palm. A separate leather overlay is sewn to the palm side of the
thumb. There is a 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inch piece of fabric backed
vinyl secured beneath plastic foam padding across the knuckle
area. The glove also features an elasticized wrist and a hook
and clasp.
ISSUE:
Whether the merchandise at issue constitutes a ski glove for
classification under heading 6116, HTSUSA.
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LAW AND ANALYSIS:
Since the gloves at issue are virtually identical to the
gloves considered for classification in HQ 088957 issued June 21,
1991 (copy attached), we adhere to the analysis provided therein.
HOLDING:
The merchandise at issue, style no. 25136, is classified
under subheading 6116.10.9025, which provides for gloves, mittens
and mitts: knitted or crocheted: other, with fourchettes, other,
containing 50 percent or more by weight of cotton, man-made
fibers or other textile fibers, or any combination thereof,
subject to man-made fiber restraints, textile category 631,
dutiable at the rate of 14 percent ad valorem per dozen pairs.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that your client check, close to the time of shipment,
the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
Due to the changeable nature of the statistical annotation
(the ninth and tenth digits of the classification) and the
restraint (quota/visa) categories, the importer should contact
the local Customs office prior to importation of this merchandise
to determine the current status of any import restraints or
requirements.
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division