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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
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
Related Products under HTS 6116.10.44.00
Rubber-Impregnated Fishing Gloves
Gloves for fishing, made from machine knit fabric impregnated with rubber over 50% by weight for waterproofing and grip on wet surfaces. Cut and sewn without fourchettes for flexibility. Classified in HTS 6116.10.44.00 for specific high-rubber knitted construction.
PU-Coated Warehouse Gloves
Polyurethane-coated gloves for warehouse picking, over 50% PU by weight on pre-knitted fabric, no fourchettes, cut and sewn. Enhances grip on boxes. Fits HTS 6116.10.44.00 precisely.
Latex-Dipped Knit Palms Gloves
Gloves with latex-dipped palms on knit back, total plastics/rubber >50%, cut/sewn from pre-coated fabric without fourchettes. For material handling. HTS 6116.10.44.00 classification.
Polymer-Coated Freezer Gloves
Cold storage gloves coated with polymer >50% weight on knit fabric, no fourchettes, cut/sewn for insulation. Protects against frost. Under HTS 6116.10.44.00.
Rubberized Pet Handling Gloves
Gloves for veterinary/pet care, rubber >50% on coated knit, cut/sewn no fourchettes. Grippy for animal control. HTS 6116.10.44.00.
Nitrile-Coated Assembly Gloves
Precision assembly gloves with nitrile coating >50%, from pre-coated knit, no fourchettes. For electronics work. HTS 6116.10.44.00.