Cotton Work Gloves with Rubber Coating from Germany
Heavy-duty gloves made primarily from cotton interlock fabric, coated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for grip and protection. They lack fourchettes, classifying them under HTS 6116.10.55.10 as knitted cotton gloves impregnated with rubber, subject to cotton restraints (331). Ideal for general industrial handling tasks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% by weight with lab tests to confirm classification and quota eligibility under cotton restraints (331)
• Include detailed coating specifications in invoices; rubber must be explicitly noted to avoid reclassification as uncoated gloves