Rubber-Coated Nylon Work Gloves from Japan

Heavy-duty gloves cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-woven nylon fabric impregnated and coated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection. They lack fourchettes, featuring seamless construction between fingers, and are designed for industrial handling tasks. Classified under HTS 6216.00.21.20 due to the man-made fiber base fabric with rubber coating and compliance with textile restraints.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the base fabric is pre-existing machine-woven man-made fiber and confirm plastic/rubber coating coverage meets HTS specifications to avoid reclassification

Include lab test reports certifying rubber/plastics impregnation and ensure documentation shows no fourchettes for proper subheading placement

Monitor man-made fiber restraints (631 category) and obtain necessary textile import licenses or visas from suppliers