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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If textile fabric predominates by weight
Textile gloves with minimal plastic coating fall under Chapter 62 apparel.
If imported in bulk rolls for glove manufacturing
Unworked plastic sheeting for further fabrication classified as articles of 3923.
If sold as textile fabric coated with PVC
Textile base with plastic impregnation moves to Chapter 59.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
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
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.
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.
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.