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PU Leather Touchscreen Gloves

Polyurethane (heading 3909.50) coated gloves with conductive fingertips for smartphone use in cold weather. Falls in 3926.20.4050 as plastic apparel gloves and accessories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+12.5%19%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4203.29.30Higher: 51.5% vs 19%

If classified as imitation leather gloves

Articles of plastic sheeting resembling leather go to Chapter 42.

6116.93.88.00Higher: 38.6% vs 19%

If knitted with PU palm inserts

Knitted gloves predominate in Chapter 61.

3921.90.11.00Higher: 41.7% vs 19%

If imported as plastic sheets for gloves

Unfinished PU sheets under 3921, not completed apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify PU coating weight >95% per polymer notes for plastics heading

• Test conductive thread compliance for touchscreen claims

• Label 'synthetic PU' clearly to prevent leather imitation disputes

Related Products under HTS 3926.20.40.50

Disposable Nitrile Exam Gloves

Powder-free nitrile gloves designed for medical examination use, made from synthetic rubber polymer classified under heading 3901 (polymers of ethylene). These gloves provide barrier protection against fluids and pathogens, falling under HTS 3926.20.4050 as plastic apparel accessories specifically for gloves not of textile materials.

PVC Industrial Work Gloves

Heavy-duty gloves with PVC coating on cotton backing for handling chemicals and abrasives, where PVC polymer from heading 3904 predominates. Classified under 3926.20.4050 as plastic clothing accessories for hand protection, distinct from fully textile gloves.

Plastic Ski Mittens

Insulated mittens with outer shell of injection-molded plastic from polyethylene polymers (heading 3901), used for winter sports protection. Falls under HTS 3926.20.4050 as non-textile clothing mitts and accessories.

Latex Disposable Cleaning Gloves

Synthetic latex polymer gloves (from heading 3901 series copolymers) for household cleaning, powder-free with textured grip. Classified in 3926.20.4050 as plastic mitts and gloves for apparel use.

Neoprene Fitness Gloves

Neoprene polymer (polychloroprene from heading 3901.50) gloves for weightlifting with wrist supports and grip palms. HTS 3926.20.4050 covers these as plastic sports apparel gloves.

Vinyl Gardening Mitts

Flexible PVC vinyl mitts for gardening, made from polyvinyl chloride polymers (heading 3904.10) with gauntlet cuffs. Classified under 3926.20.4050 as other plastic clothing mitts.