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Vulcanized Rubber Fishing Grip Gloves from Japan

Seamless vulcanized rubber gloves with textured grip for handling fish and wet lines. General purpose classification in HTS 4015.19.11.50 excludes sports-specific.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Describe as utility grip, not sports, to stay in general subheading

• Saltwater resistance docs help validate vulcanized rubber integrity

• No hooks/metal—pure rubber or faces Chapter 95 sports gear