Plastic-Laminated Jute Safety Gloves from Japan
Safety gloves sewn from machine-knit jute fabric pre-laminated with plastics for chemical splash protection, lacking fourchettes. Classified in HTS 6116.10.17.40 as other vegetable fiber gloves from pre-covered knit fabric. Used in light chemical handling environments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide fiber identification reports for jute; uncommon fiber may require additional verification
• Ensure lamination covers required areas per subheading specs to prevent downgrade to uncoated