Pub. L. 109-280, tit. XIV, subtit. A, ch. 1, sec. 1411
CERTAIN NON-KNIT GLOVES DESIGNED FOR USE BY AUTO MECHANICS.
SEC. 1411. CERTAIN NON-KNIT GLOVES DESIGNED FOR USE BY AUTO MECHANICS.(a) In General.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by 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 12/31/2009 9902.14.02Mechanics’ work gloves, valued over $3.50 but not over $3.70 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2009”. 9902.14.03Mechanics’ work gloves, valued over $3.70 but not over $4.99 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2009”. 9902.14.04Mechanics’ work gloves, valued over $4.99 but not over $7.72 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)2.8%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2009”. 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 12/31/2009”. (b) Amendment to U.S. Notes.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by adding at the end of the U.S. Notes to such subchapter the following new U.S. Note: “18. For purposes of headings 9902.14.01, 9902.14.02, 9902.14.03, 9902.14.04, and 9902.14.05, the term ‘mechanics’ work gloves’ means gloves, of man-made fibers, having synthetic leather palms and fingers; fourchettes of synthetic leather or of fabric of nylon or elastomeric yarn; backs comprising either one layer of knitted fabric of elastomeric yarn or three layers, with the outer layer of knitted fabric of elastomeric yarn, the center layer of foam and the inner layer of tricot fabric; the foregoing, whether or not including an thermoplastic rubber logo or pad on the back; and elastic wrist straps with molded thermoplastic rubber hook-and-loop enclosures.”.