Rubber-Coated Vegetable Fiber Work Gloves

Heavy-duty gloves made from cut and sewn pre-existing machine knit cotton fabric, coated with rubber comprising over 50% by weight, without fourchettes. They provide grip and protection for manual labor like gardening or construction. Classified under HTS 6116.10.13.00 due to the vegetable fiber base with dominant plastics/rubber coating and specific construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+17.5%30%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6116.10.75Lower: 23.2% vs 30%

If made from man-made fibers instead of vegetable fibers

Changes to man-made fiber category within same coated gloves heading due to base fabric material.

6216.00.58Lower: 27.9% vs 30%

If not knitted or crocheted but woven fabric

Non-knit gloves fall under Chapter 62; this HTS is for woven impreg/coated gloves of vegetable fibers.

6116.93.88.00Higher: 36.1% vs 30%

If coating is under 50% by weight

Lower coating percentage shifts to other knit gloves of cotton without dominant plastics/rubber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify coating weight exceeds 50% plastics/rubber via lab testing; retain certificates for CBP review

Ensure fabric is pre-knitted, cut/sewn, and free of fourchettes to match exact subheading

Label fiber content accurately, noting dominant coating material to avoid reclassification

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