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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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