Cotton-Lined Rubber Fishing Gloves from Japan

These heavy-duty gloves are cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-knit cotton fabric that has been impregnated and coated with rubber for water resistance and grip. Designed for fishing, they provide protection against fish hooks, wet conditions, and cold water while meeting the HTS 6116.10.4810 criteria due to the cotton base fabric under cotton restraints and absence of fourchettes. The plastic/rubber coating enhances durability without changing the primary knitted classification.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

28.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the knit fabric is pre-existing machine-knit cotton coated with rubber/plastics; provide lab tests confirming coating type and cotton content over 50% for restraints

Include detailed manufacturing process documentation showing cut-and-sewn construction without fourchettes to avoid reclassification

Monitor cotton restraint quotas (331); apply for licenses early and track usage to prevent entry refusals