Heavy-Duty Rubber-Coated Work Gloves

These gloves are cut and sewn from pre-existing machine knit fabric that is coated with rubber, comprising over 50% rubber by weight for superior grip and protection. They lack fourchettes and are designed for industrial handling tasks. Classified under HTS 6116.10.44.00 due to the high plastics/rubber content and specific construction method.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.9%+17.5%27.4%
🇲🇽Mexico9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇨🇦Canada9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇩🇪Germany9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇯🇵Japan9.9%+10.0%19.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6116.10Same rate: 27.4%

If containing 15% or more but not over 50% by weight of plastics or rubber

Lower rubber content shifts to different subheading within same heading for less coated gloves.

6116.93.88.00Higher: 36.1% vs 27.4%

If not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber

Uncoated or lightly treated knitted gloves fall under other material compositions in 6116.93.

6216.00.58Higher: 27.9% vs 27.4%

If not knitted or crocheted but made from non-knit fabric

Non-knitted gloves with rubber coating classify in Chapter 62, not Chapter 61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify rubber/plastics content exceeds 50% by weight via lab testing to confirm classification

Provide detailed fabric composition and coating specs in documentation to avoid reclassification

Ensure no fourchettes are present; common pitfall is misdescribing construction leading to audits