Household Cleaning Mitts from Japan
Textured plastic mitts from polypropylene for scrubbing dishes and surfaces. HTS 3926.20.40 covers these as plastic mitts for apparel/domestic use, excluding household tableware per notes. Designed for hand wear during cleaning.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from sponges (3924.90) by emphasizing hand-wear design
• Provide grip texture specs to justify apparel classification
• Ensure no household article overlap per US note for 3924