Rubber-Coated Vegetable Fiber Work Gloves from Japan
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.
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
• 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