PVC-Coated Industrial Safety Gloves

Safety gloves for mechanical work, constructed by cutting and sewing PVC-laminated knit fabric where plastics exceed 50% by weight for chemical resistance. Without fourchettes, they provide dexterity. HTS 6116.10.44.00 applies due to coating dominance and knit origin.

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.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 27.4%

If imported as coated textile fabric, not made-up gloves

Unmade fabric sheets coated with plastics classify in Chapter 59, not as finished gloves.

6116.99Lower: 13.8% vs 27.4%

If of other textile materials without significant plastics/rubber

Lower coating levels or different materials shift to other 6116 subheadings.

4015Lower: 14% vs 27.4%

If predominantly rubber, not textile-based

Rubber gloves without substantial knit fabric component fall under Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct weight analysis certification for plastics content to support >50% claim

Document sewing from pre-laminated fabric; photos of production process help