Construction Rubber-Dipped Safety Cuff Gloves from Japan
Safety gloves for construction with rubber-dipped palms, made from machine-woven cotton fabric pre-coated with rubber, cut and sewn without fourchettes, and featuring gauntlet cuffs. HTS 6216.00.21.10 applies due to cotton base and restraints.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs confirming no fourchettes and pre-existing fabric impregnation; photos aid customs
• Track cotton restraint 331 visas; bulk shipments may hit quotas quickly
• Avoid reclassification as orthopedic (9021) by documenting non-medical use