Laminated Flax Utility Mittens from Japan
Utility mittens sewn from machine-knit flax (linen) fabric, laminated with plastic sheeting over 50% by weight, without fourchettes. Used for general wet work protection. Classed in HTS 6116.10.13.00 for vegetable fibers and coating specs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Classify flax as vegetable fiber; provide botanical verification if challenged
• Inspect for fourchettes—absence critical for this subheading
• Maintain coating formulation sheets for composition proof