II 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2237 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 29, 2009 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify the tariff rate for certain mechanics' work gloves.

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Certain non-knit gloves designed for use by auto mechanics

(a)

In general

Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking headings 9902.14.01, 9902.14.02, 9902.14.03, 9902.14.04, and 9902.14.05, and inserting in numerical sequence the following new headings: 9902.14.01Mechanics' work gloves, valued not over $3.50 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011 9902.14.02Mechanics' work gloves, valued over $3.50 per pair but not over $3.70 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011 9902.14.03Mechanics' work gloves, valued over $3.70 per pair but not over $4.99 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011 9902.14.04Mechanics' work gloves, valued over $4.99 per pair but not over $7.72 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011 9902.14.05Mechanics' work gloves, valued over $7.72 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011 . (b)

Amendment to U.S. notes

Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking the first U.S. Note 18 to such subchapter (relating to headings 9902.14.01 through 9902.14.05) and inserting after U.S. Note 19, the following new U.S. Note: 20.For the purposes of subheadings 9902.14.01, 9902.14.02, 9902.14.03, 9902.14.04, and 9902.14.05, the term mechanics' work gloves means gloves having the following characteristics: synthetic leather palms and fingers; fourchettes of synthetic leather or of fabric in part of nylon or elastomeric yarn; backs comprising either one layer of knitted fabric in part of elastomeric yarn or three layers with the outer layer of knitted fabric in part of elastomeric yarn, the center layer of foam and the inner layer of tricot fabric, the foregoing whether or not including a thermoplastic rubber logo or pad on the back; and elastic wrist straps with molded thermoplastic rubber hook-and-loop enclosures. . (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section apply to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.