9902.12.63 - Men's full-fingered gloves with a palm side of leather and a backside of woven fabric comprising 89 percent or more but not over 95 percent by weight of man-made fibers and 5 percent or more but not over 11 percent by weight of elastomeric fibers, such fabric coated with plastics; such gloves stuffed with synthetic microfiber for thermal insulation, with elasticized wrist and valued at $18 or more per pair; the foregoing other than gloves specially designed for use in sports (provided for in subheading 4203.29.30)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.12.63, specifically classifies men's full-fingered gloves that meet a precise set of material and construction criteria. These gloves feature a palm constructed from leather, while the backside is made of a woven fabric. This fabric must contain 89 to 95 percent by weight of man-made fibers and 5 to 11 percent by weight of elastomeric fibers, and the entire fabric must be coated with plastics. Furthermore, the gloves are distinguished by being stuffed with synthetic microfiber for thermal insulation, possessing an elasticized wrist, and having a value of $18 or more per pair. It is crucial to note that gloves specifically designed for sporting use, which fall under subheading 4203.29.30, are explicitly excluded from this classification.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subdivisions to introduce. The classification criteria for 9902.12.63 are highly specific, focusing on the combination of leather palms, the precise composition and plastic coating of the woven backside fabric, the thermal insulation material, the presence of an elasticized wrist, the valuation per pair, and the exclusion of sports-specific gloves. This level of detail ensures that only gloves meeting all these precise conditions are classified under this provision, distinguishing them from broader categories of gloves or apparel that might share some, but not all, of these characteristics. The inclusion within Chapter 99 signifies that this is a temporary measure or a special provision, distinct from the permanent tariff classifications found in earlier chapters.