Rubber-Coated Cotton Work Gloves from Germany
Heavy-duty gloves made primarily from cotton with palms and fingers coated in natural rubber for enhanced grip and protection. They are knitted or crocheted and lack fourchettes, classifying under HTS 6116.10.55.20 due to the plastic/rubber coating and fiber content over 50% cotton/man-made fibers, subject to man-made fiber 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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% cotton/man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to lower headings
• Provide coating specifications (e.g
• rubber thickness) in documentation to prove 'impregnated, coated' status under Chapter 61 notes
• Watch for man-made fiber restraint quotas (631); apply for licenses early and monitor USITC updates to prevent entry denials