Rubber-Coated Cotton Work Gloves
Heavy-duty gloves cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-knit cotton fabric impregnated and coated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection. Classified under HTS 6116.10.17.30 as gloves of vegetable fibers (cotton), without fourchettes, made from plastic/rubber-coated knit fabric, and subject to man-made fiber restraints due to the coating composition. These are designed for industrial handling tasks requiring abrasion resistance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from man-made fiber knit fabric instead of cotton
Switches to man-made fiber heading due to primary fiber composition, even with rubber coating.
If not impregnated/coated/laminated with plastics or rubber
Uncoated vegetable fiber gloves classify under other knitted glove provisions without coating features.
If not knitted or crocheted (e.g., woven fabric)
Chapter 61 is strictly for knitted/crocheted articles; non-knit gloves go to Chapter 62.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the knit fabric is pre-existing machine-knit cotton fully impregnated/coated with rubber/plastics before cutting/sewing to qualify under this subheading
• Provide lab test reports confirming vegetable fiber content >70% and coating details to avoid reclassification; declare under restraint category 631
Related Products under HTS 6116.10.17.30
PU-Coated Cotton Assembly Line Gloves
Precision assembly gloves made by cutting and sewing pre-knitted cotton fabric laminated with polyurethane (PU) for tactile sensitivity and cut resistance. HTS 6116.10.17.30 applies to these without fourchettes, vegetable fiber (cotton), from machine-knit fabric covered with plastics, under MMF restraints. Used in electronics manufacturing.
Rubberized Knit Cotton Freezer Gloves
Cold storage gloves constructed from rubber-impregnated pre-knit cotton fabric, cut and sewn without fourchettes for flexibility in sub-zero environments. Classified in 6116.10.17.30 for vegetable fiber gloves from coated machine-knit fabric, subject to 631 restraints. Provides grip in wet, icy conditions.
Plastic-Laminated Cotton Utility Gloves
Multi-purpose utility gloves cut and sewn from pre-laminated machine-knit cotton fabric with polyethylene plastics for water resistance, no fourchettes. Under 6116.10.17.30 as vegetable fiber, coated knit gloves subject to 631 MMF restraints. Used for general warehouse tasks.
Grip-Coated Organic Cotton Handling Gloves
Handling gloves from certified organic cotton pre-knit fabric coated with synthetic rubber grips on palms, sewn without fourchettes. HTS 6116.10.17.30 for other vegetable fiber coated machine-knit gloves under restraints 631. Eco-friendly option for light industrial use.
Water-Resistant Knit Cotton Pallet Gloves
Pallet handling gloves sewn from PVC-coated pre-machine-knit cotton fabric for moisture protection, without fourchettes. Fits 6116.10.17.30 as cut/sewn vegetable fiber gloves from laminated knit, 631 restraints. For logistics and shipping.
Latex-Coated Knit Cotton Gardening Gloves
Gardening gloves sewn from pre-knitted cotton fabric coated with latex rubber on contact surfaces for soil and moisture resistance. Falls under HTS 6116.10.17.30 as other vegetable fiber gloves without fourchettes, cut/sewn from rubber-impregnated machine-knit fabric, subject to MMF restraints from the coating. Ideal for outdoor plant handling without fourchettes for full finger coverage.