Rubber-Coated Work Gloves with Fourchettes from China
Heavy-duty knitted gloves impregnated with rubber on palms and fingers, featuring fourchettes (gussets between fingers) for enhanced flexibility and fit. Classified under HTS 6116.10.95.00 as knitted gloves coated with rubber, with fourchettes, not for sports. The plastic/rubber coating provides grip and protection, distinguishing them from uncoated gloves.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify rubber coating thickness and fourchette construction via lab testing to confirm HTS 6116.10 classification over simpler gloves
• Include detailed material composition (knit base + rubber %) on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification to Chapter 62