PU-Coated Cotton Gardening Gloves
Protective gloves for gardening, sewn from machine-woven cotton fabric coated with polyurethane (over 50% by weight), without fourchettes. The vegetable fiber base is pre-impregnated with plastics for water resistance and grip. Fits HTS 6216.00.13.00 as coated woven fabric gloves exceeding plastic/rubber threshold.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from man-made fibers
Vegetable fiber requirement not met; shifts to synthetic fiber subheading.
If primarily plastic/rubber construction
If textile content <50%, classified as plastic articles rather than textile gloves.
If knit-to-shape, not cut and sewn
Manufacturing method changes classification from cut/sewn woven to other types.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct weight analysis to confirm >50% plastics/rubber; common issue with variable coating thickness
• Use HTSUS ruling requests for custom designs to prevent reclassification at entry
• Package individually for retail to distinguish from bulk industrial shipments
Related Products under HTS 6216.00.13.00
Rubberized Cotton Mechanic Gloves
Mechanic's gloves cut and sewn from pre-woven cotton impregnated with natural rubber latex (over 50% weight), featuring no fourchettes for dexterity. Designed for automotive repair with enhanced grip on oily surfaces. HTS 6216.00.13.00 applies to these vegetable fiber-based, heavily coated handwear.
Neoprene-Coated Cotton Fishing Gloves
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.
PVC-Coated Cotton Handling Gloves
General-purpose handling gloves cut from machine-woven cotton impregnated with PVC plastisol (over 50% by weight), without fourchettes. Ideal for warehouse and light assembly work. HTS 6216.00.13.00 due to dominant plastics content on vegetable fibers.
Nitrile-Coated Cotton Work Gloves
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.
Latex-Dipped Cotton Industrial Gloves
Heavy industrial gloves from woven cotton fabric dipped in latex rubber (exceeding 50% by weight), cut and sewn without fourchettes. Used for chemical handling and construction. Meets precise criteria of HTS 6216.00.13.00 for plastic/rubber-dominant vegetable fiber gloves.
Rubber-Coated Organic Cotton Safety Gloves
Safety gloves from certified organic cotton woven fabric coated with synthetic rubber (>50% weight), sewn without fourchettes. Used in food processing for hygiene and grip. Precisely matches HTS 6216.00.13.00 specifications.