Neoprene-Coated Cotton Fishing Gloves from Japan
Fishing gloves sewn from pre-woven cotton base coated with neoprene (synthetic rubber >50% weight), no fourchettes for flexibility. Provides insulation and grip in wet conditions. Classified in HTS 6216.00.13.00 for its vegetable fiber fabric heavily covered with plastics/rubber.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Ensure neoprene curing process docs to prove stable >50% coating
• Separate from non-coated variants to avoid blended duty assessment
• Check for PFAS restrictions in coatings for US environmental compliance