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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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