Bamboo Fiber Touchscreen Gloves from Japan
Knitted gloves from bamboo viscose yarn with conductive threads for smartphone use in cold weather. HTS 6116.99.95.10 covers these as other textile material gloves (bamboo rayon), under cotton restraints.
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
• Certify bamboo as regenerated cellulose fiber to prevent cotton blend disputes
• Disclose conductive thread percentage; electronics may invoke other chapters if dominant
• File under correct restraint category to avoid visa requirements for textiles