Wool Blend Opera Gloves from China

Long elbow-length knitted wool opera gloves for formal evening wear. They are classified in HTS 6116.91.00.00 as knitted gloves of wool/fine animal hair, length doesn't affect heading.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Measure length but classification unchanged for knitted gloves

Formal wear labeling must specify dry cleaning instructions

Avoid sequin embellishments that could trigger 'festive' exclusions