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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4015Lower: 14% vs 22.5%

If rubber gloves with minimal textile

Dominant rubber construction classifies as rubber gloves, not textile-covered.

6216.00Same rate: 22.5%

If containing <=50% plastics/rubber

Lower coating weight moves to subheading for less heavily impregnated gloves.

6117.10.40.00Lower: 19% vs 22.5%

If knitted construction

Chapter 61 covers knitted/co-crocheted articles, excluding Chapter 62 woven.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide supplier specs on coating weight to substantiate >50% plastics/rubber claim

Avoid mixing with uncoated gloves in shipments to prevent average weight miscalculation

Comply with REACH-like standards for rubber chemicals if from EU suppliers

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