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%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
• 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