NY b83991: The tariff classification of a ski glove from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Miller:

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                            PD B83991   
                          
                          April 29, 1996




CLA-2-62-CL:PD:CP:CB:HO2

CATEGORY:    Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6216.00.0800
                         
Ms. Judy Miller
Customs Coordinator
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-4318

RE:  The tariff classification of a ski glove from Hong Kong
     
Dear Ms. Miller:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions
of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     DATE OF INQUIRY     :  April 1,  1997
   
     DESCRIPTION OF
      MERCHANDISE        :  You have submitted a women's ski mitten,                         your Style No. 02-601-MC, for a binding                          ruling.  The mitten has an elasticized                           wrist, with a ring attached to it which
                                     is presumably used to hook the other                                                                                                                                                               glove of the pair to it.  The outer shell     of the mitten is woven, and is of 100%     
                            polyester; it is coated with plastic.
                            The glove also features additional foam
                                             padding, and has a textile-backe      d plastic                                                                                                                                                           reinforcement over the knuckles.  The    liner is a coated knit polyester fabric.     There is a leather overlay on the inside    of the thumb and a portion of the palm.
     HTS PROVISION       :  Gl      oves, mittens and mitts: Impregnated,                          coated or covered with plastics or rubber:                                 Other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the                           foreg      oing specially designed for use in   sports, including ski and snowmobile    gloves, mittens and mitts.
                     
     HTS SUBHEADING      :  6216.00.0800.
       RATE OF DUTY         :  4.1%.

     OTHER                 :  Your sample will be returned under
                                separate cover.  

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the documents have
already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the
Customs officer handling the transaction.

                                    Sincerely,



                                    John M. Regan
                                    Service Port Director
                                    Cleveland, Ohio