CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:354 D84734
Mr. Bruce R. Kindler
Kinco International, Inc.
P.O. Box 82345
Portland, Oregon 97282-0345
RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China.
Dear Mr. Kindler:
In your letter dated November 2, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. The provided sample will be
returned as per your request.
The submitted sample, style T-11, is a knitted nylon fabric
glove which has two-ply construction puncture resistant woven
aramid fabric on the complete palmside from fingertips to wrist
and the backside fingertips. The glove features a ribbed knit
polyester cuff. You have indicated that the glove will be used
by workers for protection against cuts and punctures of sharp
dirty objects and tainted needles. The essential character of
the glove is imparted by the woven aramid palmside material.
The applicable subheading for the glove will be
6216.00.5420, HTS, which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts:
other: of man-made fibers: other: without fourchettes: other.
The duty rate will be 21.5 cents per kilogram plus 10.8 percent
ad valorem.
The glove falls within textile category designation 631.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. 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
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.
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 Brian
Burtnik at 212-466-5880.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division