Rubber-Dipped Hemp Handling Gloves from Japan
Industrial handling gloves from cut-and-sewn pre-rubber-dipped machine-knit hemp fabric, providing abrasion resistance without fourchettes. HTS 6116.10.17.40 applies as 'other vegetable fibers' beyond cotton, with plastic/rubber lamination on knit base. Suitable for warehouse and material moving tasks.
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
• Specify hemp as 'other vegetable fiber' in documentation; customs may question non-cotton classification
• Confirm no drawstrings or tightening features at cuff to avoid overlap with other garment notes