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%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
• 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