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HQ 083656

June 6, 1989

CLA-2:CO:R:C:G 083656 SR

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4203.29.3020

Mr. Bruce Weinberg
Swany, USA Corporation
350 Fifth Avenue,
Suite 1221
New York, N.Y. 10118

RE: Classification of gloves

Dear Mr. Weinberg:

This is in reference to your letter dated February 6, 1989, requesting the tariff classification of a pigsuede glove under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA). A sample produced in Japan was submitted.

FACTS:

The merchandise at issue is a glove. The palm side of the glove is constructed of pigsuede leather. The back of the glove is made of a man-made fabric. The glove has a foam cotton lining.

ISSUE:

What is the classification of a pigsuede glove under the HTSUSA?

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

Classification of goods under the HTSUSA is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), taken in order. The glove at issue is made up of leather and textile material. Under GRI 3 (b) the material that imparts the essential character of the
glove must be determined. The glove is worn when playing golf to provide the player with a better grip on the golf club. It is the leather palm of the glove that fulfills that role. The nylon back of the glove merely keeps the golfer's hand cooler when wearing the leather grip. It is the leather palm that imparts the essential character of the glove.

Subheading 4203.21.80, HTSUSA, provides for articles of apparel of leather, gloves, specially designed for use in sports, other. Subheading 6216.00.38, HTSUSA, provides for other textile gloves, not knitted or crocheted. Because the essential character of the gloves at issue is imparted by the leather. GRI 3(b) requires that the gloves be classified under subheading 4203.21.80, HTSUSA.

HOLDING:

The merchandise at issue is classifiable under subheading 4203.21.8030, HTSUSA, as leather gloves specially designed for use in sports, other, golf gloves. The rate of duty is 4.9 percent per dozen. This merchandise is not subject to visa requirements or quota.

Sincerely,

John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division

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See also:

• Tariff No.: 4203.21.80 - Gloves, mittens and mitts specially designed for use in sports, nesi, of leather or of composition leather
• Tariff No.: 4203.29.30 - Men's gloves, mittens and mitts of leather or composition leather, nesi, seamed
• Tariff No.: 6216.00.38 - Gloves, mittens & mitts (excl. for sports), not impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber, of cotton, without fourchettes