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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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