Heavy-Duty Rubber-Coated Work Gloves from Japan

These gloves are cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-knit fabric that has been impregnated and coated with rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection. They classify under HTS 6116.10.48 as knitted or crocheted gloves without fourchettes, made from plastic/rubber-coated knit fabric, and not specified elsewhere. The coating provides water resistance and durability for industrial handling tasks.

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 was pre-impregnated/coated with rubber before cutting and sewing to meet the specific HTS requirement; provide mill certificates if requested

Ensure no fourchettes are present and document the manufacturing process to avoid reclassification to simpler glove headings

Label fiber content accurately, noting the coating as a finish, and comply with CPSIA if for consumer use to prevent delays