Rubber-Coated Cotton Work Gloves
Heavy-duty gloves cut and sewn from machine-woven cotton fabric coated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection. They lack fourchettes, qualifying them for classification under HTS 6216.00.17.20 as gloves of vegetable fibers (cotton) impregnated or coated with rubber, subject to cotton restraints. Designed for industrial handling tasks where durability against abrasion is essential.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If knitted or crocheted fabric
Knitted gloves fall under Chapter 61, not Chapter 62 which excludes knitted articles.
If made from man-made fibers
Vegetable fiber restriction excludes synthetic fabrics like nylon or polyester.
If predominantly plastic/rubber with minimal textile
Primarily plastic articles shift to Chapter 39, not textile gloves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the cotton content exceeds 50% and obtain textile visa for quota category 331 to avoid delays
• Document the pre-existing woven fabric and rubber coating process; provide lab tests confirming impregnation
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no fourchettes and not marketed as protective gear under Chapter 90
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