Rubber-Coated Cotton Mechanic Gloves from China
Mechanic's gloves crafted from rubber-impregnated cotton duck fabric, cut and sewn without fourchettes for flexibility during auto repair. Palm coating provides oil resistance. HTS 6216.00.17.40 applies as other vegetable fiber gloves from pre-coated woven fabric.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain coating adhesion test reports to prove pre-impregnation, preventing duty disputes
• Classify based on predominant fiber (>50% cotton) with accurate content labels