PVC Industrial Work Gloves from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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