Rubber-Covered Cotton Freezer Gloves from Japan
Protective gloves for freezer work, made by cutting and sewing pre-knit cotton fabric covered with rubber for cold and wet insulation. Classified in HTS 6116.10.48.10 for cotton-based knitted mitts without fourchettes under restraints. Balances warmth and grip in sub-zero environments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Certify cotton content for quota eligibility; blends under 50% cotton may escape restraints but change heading
• Describe coating precisely in invoices (e.g
• 'covered with rubber') to match tariff terms