PVC-Coated Handling Gloves from Japan
Cotton knit gloves coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) on palms for material handling in warehouses. HTS 6116.10.65.00 applies as knitted gloves covered with plastics, lacking fourchettes, for non-specialized use. Coating prevents slippage on oily surfaces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document coating process (e.g
• dip vs spray) and test for ASTM standards to support classification
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 70% cotton/30% PVC) per FTC rules for textile imports