Heavy Duty Rubber Coated Work Gloves from Japan
These gloves are cut and sewn from machine-woven fabric impregnated and coated with rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection. They lack fourchettes, classifying them under HTS 6216.00.21.30 as non-knitted gloves made from pre-treated woven fabric covered with rubber. Designed for industrial handling tasks like construction or mechanics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the fabric is pre-existing machine-woven and confirm plastic/rubber coating coverage meets Chapter 62 note for impregnated/coated textiles
• Provide lab tests proving coating composition to avoid reclassification; ensure no fourchettes are present