PVC-Coated Cotton Fishing Gloves from Germany
Knitted gloves from cotton/man-made yarn blend, coated with PVC on grip areas without fourchettes, ideal for wet handling. Classified in HTS 6116.10.55.20 for plastic-coated knitted gloves exceeding 50% textile fibers, under man-made restraints.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Declare exact HTS subheading (no fourchettes) on CF-7501 to avoid assessment under higher-duty fourchette codes
• Conduct pre-shipment fiber analysis for blends to support >50% textile claim amid scrutiny
• Consult CBP rulings for fishing-specific use; misclassification as sports gear risks 6115