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Subheading Explanatory Note. Subheading 6115.10 For the purposes of subheading 61 15.10, "graduated compression hosiery" means hosiery in which the compression is greatest at the ankle and reduces gradually along its length up the leg, so that blood flow is encouraged. 61.16 - Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted. 6 116.10 6116.91 6116.92 6116.93 6 116.99 - Impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber - Other : - - Ofwoolorliue animal hair - - Of cotton - - Of synthetic fibres - - Of other textile materials This heading covers all knitted or crocheted gloves, without distinction between those for women or glrls and those for men or bo s. It includes ordinary short gloves with se arate fingers, mittens covering only part of the n ers, mitts with separation for the thumb on y and gauntlet or other long gloves that may cover g e forearm or even part of the upper m. f!' P The heading also covers unfinished gloves, knitted or crocheted, provided they have the essential character of the finished article. The heading does not cover : (a) Knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens and mitts lined with furskin or artificial fh, or with furskin or artificial fw:on the outside (other than as mere trimming)(heading 43.03 or 43.04). (b) Gloves, mitts and mittens for babies (heading 61.11). (c) Textile gloves, mittens and mitts, not knitted or crocheted (heading 62.16). (d) Friction " gloves" for massage or toilet use (heading 63.02). 61.17 - Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clotlung accessories. 61 17.10 - Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like 61 17.80 - Other accessories This heading covers made up knitted or crocheted clothing accessories, not specified or included in the preceding headings of this Chapter or elsewhere in the Nomenclature. The heading also covers knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories, (other than parts of articles of heading 62.12). The heading covers, inter alia : (I) Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like. (2) Ties, bow ties and cravats. (3) Dress shields, shoulder or other pads. (4) Belts of all kinds (including bandoliers) and sashes (e.g, military or ecclesiastical), whether or not elastic. These articles are included here even if they incorporate buckles or other fittings of precious metal or are decorated with pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed). (5) Muffs, including muffs with mere trimmings of furskin or artificial fiu on the outside. (6) Sleeve protectors. (7) Kneebands, other than those of heading 95.06 used for sport. (8) Labels, badges, emblems, '(flashes " and the l i e (excluding embroidered motifs of heading 58.10) made up otherwise than by cutting to shape or size. made up only by cutting to shape or size these articles are excluded - heading (9) Separately presented removable linings for raincoats or similar garments. (10) Pockets, sleeves, collars cellarettes, wim les, fallals of various kinds (such as rosettes, bows, ruches, frills and dounces), bodice- ronts, jabots, cuffs, yokes, lapels and similar articles. P (1 1) Handkerchiefs. (12) Headbands, used as protection against the cold, to hold the hair in place, etc. The heading does not include : (a) Clothing accessories for babies, knitted or crocheted, of heading 61.11. (b) Brassidresj girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles, and parts thereof (heading 62.12). (c) Belts for occu ational use (e.g., window-cleaners' or electricians' belts) or rosettes not for garments (heading 6 3 . h . (d) Knitted or crocheted headgear (heading 65.05) and fittings for headgear (heading 65.07). (e) Feather trimmings (heading 67.01). (f) Trimmings of artificial flowers, foliage or fi-uit of heading 67.02. (g) Stri s of press fasteners and hooks and eyes on knitted tape (heading 60.01, 60.02, 60.03, 83.08 or bk06, as the case may be). (h) Slide fasteners (zippers) (heading 96.07).
1.- This Chapter applies only to made up knitted or crocheted articles. 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Goods of heading 62.12; (b) Worn clothing or other worn articles of heading 63.09; or (c) Orthopaedic appliances, surgical belts, trusses or the like (heading 90.21). 3.- For the purposes of headings 61.03 and 61.04 : (a) The term “suit” means a set of garments composed of two or three pieces made up, in respect of their outer surface, in identical fabric and comprising : - one suit coat or jacket the outer shell of which, exclusive of sleeves, consists of four or more panels, designed to cover the upper part of the body, possibly with a tailored waistcoat in addition whose front is made from the same fabric as the outer surface of the other components of the set and whose back is made from the same fabric as the lining of the suit coat or jacket; and - one garment designed to cover the lower part of the body and consisting of trousers, breeches or shorts (other than swimwear), a skirt or a divided skirt, having neither braces nor bibs. All of the components of a “suit” must be of the same fabric construction, colour and composition; they must also be of the same style and of corresponding or compatible size. However, these components may have piping (a strip of fabric sewn into the seam) in a different fabric. If several separate components to cover the lower part of the body are presented together (for example, two pairs of trousers or trousers and shorts, or a skirt or divided skirt and trousers), the constituent lower part shall be one pair of trousers or, in the case of women's or girls' suits, the skirt or divided skirt, the other garments being considered separately. The term “suit” includes the following sets of garments, whether or not they fulfil all the above conditions : - morning dress, comprising a plain jacket (cutaway) with rounded tails hanging well down at the back and striped trousers; - evening dress (tailcoat), generally made of black fabric, the jacket of which is relatively short at the front, does not close and has narrow skirts cut in at the hips and hanging down behind; - dinner jacket suits, in which the jacket is similar in style to an ordinary jacket (though perhaps revealing more of the shirt front), but has shiny silk or imitation silk lapels. (b) The term “ensemble” means a set of garments (other than suits and articles of heading 61.07, 61.08 or 61.09), composed of several pieces made up in identical fabric, put up for retail sale, and comprising : - one garment designed to cover the upper part of the body, with the exception of pullovers which may form a second upper garment in the sole context of twin sets, and of waistcoats which may also form a second upper garment, and - one or two different garments, designed to cover the lower part of the body and consisting of trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (other than swimwear), a skirt or a divided skirt. All of the components of an ensemble must be of the same fabric construction, style, colour and composition; they also must be of corresponding or compatible size. The term “ensemble” does not apply to track suits or ski suits, of heading 61.12.