Rubber-Coated Work Gloves
Heavy-duty gloves cut and sewn from pre-existing machine knit fabric coated with rubber for enhanced grip and protection. They are impregnated with plastics or rubber, lack fourchettes, and fall under HTS 6116.10.4820 due to being subject to man-made fiber restraints. Designed for industrial handling tasks like construction or gardening.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing fourchettes
Gloves with fourchettes (fabric inserts between fingers) are classified separately in 6116.10.4800.
If not coated or impregnated with plastics/rubber
Uncoated knitted gloves of synthetic fibers go to heading 6116.93, outside the coated provisions.
If not knitted or crocheted but made from non-knit fabric
Non-knitted gloves, even if coated, fall under Chapter 62 heading 6216.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the knit fabric is pre-existing machine-made and properly impregnated/coated with rubber or plastics to meet 6116.10.4820 criteria
• Include lab test reports confirming coating composition and man-made fiber content to avoid reclassification
• Watch for fourchettes; their presence shifts to other subheadings under 6116.10
Related Products under HTS 6116.10.48.20
PVC-Coated Gardening Mittens
Mittens designed for gardening, cut and sewn from machine knit man-made fiber fabric laminated with PVC for water resistance and durability. Classified in 6116.10.4820 as they lack fourchettes, are subject to MMF restraints, and feature plastic coating on pre-knit fabric.
Latex-Coated Industrial Mitts
Protective mitts for industrial use, sewn from pre-knitted synthetic fabric covered in latex for superior grip in wet conditions. Meets HTS 6116.10.4820 specs: no fourchettes, MMF restraints apply, coated pre-existing knit.
Rubberized Fishing Gloves
Knitted gloves coated with rubber for fishing, providing grip on wet lines and hooks, sewn from pre-made coated knit fabric without fourchettes. Subject to man-made fiber restraints under HTS 6116.10.4820.
PU-Coated Utility Mittens
Versatile utility mittens from PU-coated pre-knitted polyester fabric, designed for general handling without fourchettes. Fits HTS 6116.10.4820 under man-made fiber restraints for coated, cut-and-sewn knit gloves.
Water-Resistant Hiking Gloves
Hiking gloves sewn from rubber-laminated pre-knitted fabric for weather protection, lacking fourchettes and subject to MMF restraints per HTS 6116.10.4820.
Plastic-Laminated Mechanic Gloves
Gloves for mechanics, cut from machine-knit nylon fabric laminated with plastic sheeting for oil resistance. Lacks fourchettes, subject to MMF restraints, fitting 6116.10.4820 for coated pre-knit fabric gloves.