PU-Coated Cotton Mechanic Gloves from China
Mechanic's gloves constructed from pre-existing machine-knit cotton fabric coated with polyurethane (PU) plastic on palms for oil resistance and dexterity. Meets HTS 6116.10.17.40 criteria: vegetable fibers, no fourchettes, cut/sewn from pre-coated fabric. Used in automotive repair for handling greasy parts.
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
• Include production records proving coating occurred on fabric before garment assembly to validate subheading
• Test for proper impregnation depth; surface-only coating may classify differently
• Avoid selling as sets with arm protectors, as sets may trigger ensemble rules or different headings