Heavy-Duty Rubber-Coated Work Gloves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.9%
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
• 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