Neoprene-Coated Cotton Mechanic Gloves from Germany
Mechanic's gloves made from cut-and-sewn cotton fabric coated with neoprene rubber for oil and chemical resistance, featuring no fourchettes. Falls under HTS 6216.00.17.20 as other vegetable fiber gloves with plastic/rubber coating from pre-woven fabric, under cotton restraints. Suited for automotive repair.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm cotton dominance and coating specs per HTS notes
• Prepare for cotton restraint consultations; track U.S. import levels against 331 limits
• Ensure no orthopedic features to avoid exclusion under heading 9021