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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6216.00.58Higher: 27.9% vs 16.5%

If textile fabric predominates by weight

Textile gloves with minimal plastic coating fall under Chapter 62 apparel.

3923.10.90.00Higher: 38% vs 16.5%

If imported in bulk rolls for glove manufacturing

Unworked plastic sheeting for further fabrication classified as articles of 3923.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 16.5%

If sold as textile fabric coated with PVC

Textile base with plastic impregnation moves to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm PVC content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid reclassification

Provide safety data sheets (SDS) proving chemical resistance for customs valuation

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'textile gloves' if plastic layer predominates