Nitrile-Coated Cotton Work Gloves from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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