Cotton Dishwashing Mitts from China
Absorbent cotton mitts made from pre-existing machine knit fabric, used for dishwashing and kitchen tasks, lacking fourchettes for full-hand coverage. They qualify for HTS 6116.92.64.40 as knitted or crocheted mitts of cotton, other category from pre-knit fabric. Design prioritizes water absorption and heat resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no rubber backing, as that reclassifies to coated textiles
• Batch test for shrinkage compliance with AATCC standards