Nitrile Coated Work Gloves from Japan
Heavy-duty gloves cut and sewn from machine-woven nylon fabric coated with nitrile rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection. They lack fourchettes between fingers and are designed for industrial handling tasks. Classified under HTS 6216.00.21 as gloves made from pre-existing impregnated woven fabric without fourchettes.
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 coating thickness and material composition via lab testing to confirm plastics/rubber coverage meets HTS criteria
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-woven fabric' to avoid reclassification