Nitrile-Coated Cotton Work Gloves from China
Heavy-duty gloves made from cotton fabric impregnated and coated with nitrile rubber, containing over 50% plastics or rubber by weight. They are cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-woven vegetable fiber fabric without fourchettes, designed for industrial handling tasks. Classified under HTS 6216.00.13.00 due to the dominant plastic/rubber content and specific construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify plastics/rubber content exceeds 50% by weight via lab testing; retain certificates for CBP review
• Ensure labeling specifies material composition and country of origin to avoid misclassification