Cotton-Poly Dipped Assembly Line Gloves from Japan
Industrial assembly gloves knitted from cotton-polyester yarn, dipped in plastic for palm coverage including fourchettes, HTS 6116.10.75.20 due to textile content over 50% and man-made restraints. Used in electronics manufacturing for precision handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify dipping process details; ensures 'covered with plastics' status vs. mere printing
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking fabric rolls; present as made-up retail gloves
• Use HTS advisory rulings for high-volume imports to lock in classification pre-shipment