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Lycra Compression Mittens

Knitted lycra mittens for hand therapy or arthritis relief, providing mild compression. As spandex-blend other textiles, they are under HTS 6116.99.95.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.8%+12.5%16.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9021.90Lower: 12.5% vs 16.3%

If orthopedic appliances

Chapter excludes orthopedic hand supports to heading 9021.

6116.93.88.00Higher: 38.6% vs 16.3%

If higher synthetic fiber content

Elastic synthetic blends often fit specific man-made fiber subheadings.

6217.10Higher: 27.1% vs 16.3%

If non-knitted compression

Non-knitted therapeutic mitts go to Chapter 62 other made-ups.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Medical claims require FDA docs; otherwise, classify as apparel

โ€ข Spandex content under 5% may not trigger elastic headings

โ€ข No orthopedic features or they'd exclude to 9021 per chapter notes