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Polyester Fitness Mitts

Lightweight polyester mitts designed for weightlifting and gym workouts, offering grip without full finger separation. Classified under HTS 6116.99.95.30 due to their knitted construction from man-made polyester fibers and status under fiber restraints.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+12.5%16.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6116.93.88.00Higher: 38.6% vs 16.3%

If primarily of artificial fibers like viscose rayon

Artificial fibers (semi-synthetic) have separate subheadings from synthetic man-made fibers like polyester.

6216.00.41Higher: 43.5% vs 16.3%

If for non-knitted versions

Chapter 62 covers non-knitted gloves; knitted items must stay in Chapter 61 per chapter notes.

9506.91.00Higher: 24.6% vs 16.3%

If specialized for athletic use with padding

Highly specialized sports gloves may classify under Chapter 95 for articles for sports, overriding textile chapters.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as 'fitness mitts' with exact man-made fiber percentage; quotas apply under restraint 631—monitor USITC updates

• Avoid marketing as 'gloves' if mitt-style to prevent scrutiny under sports equipment headings