Rubber-Coated Cotton Work Gloves from Japan
Heavy-duty gloves made with 70% cotton and 30% polyester fabric, coated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for grip and protection. Classified under HTS 6216.00.24 because they are impregnated with rubber, lack fourchettes, and contain over 50% cotton/man-made fibers by weight. Designed for industrial handling tasks without being knitted.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm 50%+ cotton/man-made fibers, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Include coating thickness specs in documentation; excessive rubber may shift to Chapter 39 plastics
• Avoid common pitfall of importing with fourchettes, which excludes from this subheading