Latex-Coated Cotton Gardening Mitts from Japan
Mitts designed for gardening, sewn from pre-knitted cotton fabric laminated with latex rubber over 50% by weight, lacking fourchettes. The coating ensures water resistance and thorn protection. Fits HTS 6116.10.13.00 for vegetable fiber base with heavy rubber/plastics content and precise manufacturing.
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
• Document pre-existing knit fabric source and coating process to prove cut/sewn construction
• Avoid common pitfall of misstating coating percentage; use independent assays
• Check for fourchettes during inspection—presence could shift to parent heading