Rubber-Coated Cotton Work Gloves
Heavy-duty gloves cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-knit cotton fabric that is coated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection. They lack fourchettes and are designed for industrial handling tasks, falling under HTS 6116.10.17.20 due to the vegetable fiber base (cotton) and plastic/rubber coating on pre-knitted fabric, subject to cotton restraints.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fourchettes are present
Gloves with fourchettes (fabric inserts between fingers) are classified separately under 6116.10.75, even if similarly coated.
If made primarily of synthetic fibers
Switch to synthetic fiber heading if cotton content is below threshold, changing from vegetable fibers to man-made fibers.
If not knitted or crocheted fabric
Moves out of Chapter 61 to leather gloves or mittens if fabric is woven rather than knitted, per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% and obtain accurate fiber composition lab tests to comply with cotton restraint quotas (331)
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-knit fabric impregnated with rubber' to avoid misclassification
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Neoprene-Coated Cotton Utility Mitts
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PU-Coated Cotton Construction Gloves
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Laminated Cotton Lab Handling Gloves
Gloves for light lab use, from cotton knit fabric pre-laminated with plastic film for spill protection, cut/sewn without fourchettes. HTS 6116.10.17.20 for other vegetable fiber coated knit gloves, cotton restrained.
Plastic-Coated Cotton Assembly Line Gloves
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Coated Cotton Pallet Handling Gloves
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