Cotton Work Gloves with Rubber Coating from Japan
Heavy-duty gloves made primarily from cotton interlock fabric coated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for grip and protection. Classified under HTS 6216.00.24.10 due to containing over 50% cotton, rubber coating, no fourchettes, and subject to cotton restraints. Designed for industrial handling tasks requiring durability without full finger separation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% by weight with lab tests for quota compliance under cotton restraints (331)
• Include coating weight in fiber content calculations; ensure rubber/plastics coverage is documented
• Avoid misclassification as protective gear; provide evidence these are general-purpose, not safety-rated