Rubber-Coated Cotton Mechanic Gloves from Japan
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 — 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
• Obtain coating adhesion test reports to prove pre-impregnation, preventing duty disputes
• Classify based on predominant fiber (>50% cotton) with accurate content labels