PVC Palm Cotton Mechanic Gloves from Japan
Knitted mechanic gloves with cotton-rich fabric (55% cotton blend), fourchettes for dexterity, and PVC coating on palms for oil and abrasion resistance. HTS 6116.10.75.10 applies for knitted, plastic-coated gloves with >50% textiles, under cotton restraints (331).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label garments clearly with fiber content per FTC rules to support HTS 50% textile claim
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete coating descriptions leading to higher duties
• Track bilateral cotton agreements for restraint 331 applicability by country of origin