Nitrile-Coated Cotton Work Gloves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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