Plastic-Impregnated Cotton Lab Gloves from Japan
Lab handling gloves from plastic-impregnated woven cotton fabric, sewn without fourchettes for chemical splash protection. HTS 6216.00.17.20 for such cotton gloves under restraints. Used in non-medical lab settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Lab test coating penetration to prove 'impregnated' status
• Monitor OTEXA for 331 restraint updates quarterly
• Avoid medical claims to prevent Chapter 90 reclassification