Alpaca Blend Polyester Winter Mittens with Fourchettes from China
Warm winter mittens knitted from polyester with 23% or more alpaca fine hair, designed with fourchettes between fingers for better control despite mitten style. HTS 6116.93.74.00 covers these as synthetic fiber gloves/mittens with wool/hair content and fourchettes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.9%
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
• Differentiate from true mitts without finger separation in descriptions to justify fourchette claim
• Retain mill certificates for alpaca authenticity amid rising scrutiny on animal fiber claims
• Package samples for CBP exam if high-value; delays common for wool blends