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Heavy Duty Cotton Sanding Gloves Rubber Covered from Japan

Abrasion-resistant gloves for sanding/metalwork, made from rubber-covered pre-knitted cotton fabric, cut/sewn sans fourchettes. Classed under HTS 6116.10.17 as other vegetable fiber pre-coated knit gloves. Wing thumbs for durability.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

23.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Detail thumb style (wing/straight) in descriptions; doesn't affect code but aids inspection

• Anti-dumping duties possible on certain coated gloves; check current orders

• Fiber content label mandatory; cotton minimum for vegetable fiber status