Snowmobile Mittens in Acrylic from Japan
Heavy-duty mittens knitted from acrylic artificial fibers, tailored for snowmobile riding with gauntlet cuffs, thermal insulation, and abrasion-resistant palms. Classified under HTS 6116.99.35.00 for sports mittens of artificial fibers, explicitly including snowmobile mitts. Their specialized design distinguishes them from general-purpose gloves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document snowmobile-specific features like extended cuffs and windproofing to substantiate sports designation
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no metal thread exceeds limits, as chapter allows but may trigger additional scrutiny
• Provide fiber content invoices; artificial fibers must dominate to stay out of synthetic rubber or other material headings