PVC-Coated Cotton Mechanics Gloves from Germany
Protective gloves for mechanics, made from cut-and-sewn pre-knitted cotton fabric covered with PVC plastisol for oil and chemical resistance, featuring no fourchettes. HTS 6116.10.17.20 applies due to cotton (vegetable fiber) base and plastic coating on machine-knit fabric, under cotton restraints.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide sewing pattern diagrams confirming no fourchettes to CBP for smooth entry
• Track cotton restraint visa requirements via OTEXA for quota compliance
• Avoid reclassification by specifying 'pre-impregnated knit fabric' in commercial docs