Rubber-Coated Cotton Work Gloves from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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