Latex-Coated Knit Garden Gloves from China
Gardening gloves made from cut-and-sewn machine-knit cotton fabric pre-laminated with latex rubber for thorn resistance and soil grip. Classified under HTS 6116.10.17.40 due to vegetable fiber construction, absence of fourchettes, and use of pre-coated knit fabric. Ideal for yard work and light landscaping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the manufacturing process showing pre-existing coated knit fabric was used prior to cutting/sewing
• Label fiber content accurately; blends over 50% man-made may shift to different vegetable fiber subheadings