PVC-Coated Industrial Safety Gloves from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct weight analysis certification for plastics content to support >50% claim
• Document sewing from pre-laminated fabric; photos of production process help