Alpaca Blend Polyester Winter Mittens with Fourchettes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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