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%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
• Conduct weight analysis certification for plastics content to support >50% claim
• Document sewing from pre-laminated fabric; photos of production process help