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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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