Heavy-Duty Rubber-Coated Work Gloves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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