PU-Coated Cotton Mechanic Gloves from China
Mechanic's gloves sewn from machine-knit cotton fabric pre-covered with polyurethane (PU) for oil and grease resistance. HTS 6116.10.17 applies as 'other' vegetable fiber gloves without fourchettes using pre-plastic coated knit material. Provides tactile feedback for precision automotive work.
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
• Obtain supplier certification that fabric was machine-knit and pre-coated/laminated prior to cutting to prevent misclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete invoices; specify coating type (rubber vs plastics) and fiber percentage explicitly
• Test for average stitches per cm if questioned, as low density might challenge 'knitted' status