Plastic-Impregnated Cotton Lab Gloves from Japan
Lab handling gloves made from woven cotton fabric impregnated with plastic, sewn without fourchettes for chemical splash protection. The plastic impregnation provides a barrier against mild chemicals and liquids, suitable for non-medical laboratory environments. They are classified under tariff item 6216.00.00 as gloves of textile materials coated or impregnated with plastics.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Confirm the gloves are not for medical use, as that would shift classification to Chapter 90
• Provide a lab test report showing the plastic content if requested by CBSA
• Ensure the gloves are not made up articles of wadding, which would exclude them from Chapter 62