Latex-Dipped Cotton Utility Gloves from Japan
Versatile utility gloves from latex-impregnated cotton poplin fabric, sewn without fourchettes for general-purpose protection. The pre-coated machine-woven cotton qualifies precisely for HTS 6216.00.17 as 'other' vegetable fiber gloves. Suitable for cleaning and light mechanical tasks.
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 certificates confirming no fourchettes and pre-existing coating to prevent CBP reclassification to higher duties
• Ensure 'made up' status; unfinished glove blanks may classify as fabric under 5906
• Monitor for orthopedic features; medical gloves shift to 9018 or 9021 per chapter exclusions