Latex-Dipped Garden Mittens from Japan
Mittens with full latex coating for gardening and light yard work, providing water resistance and thorn protection without individual finger separations via fourchettes. Falls under HTS 6216.00.26.00 as rubber-coated textile mittens, other than those with fourchettes. Excludes knitted fabrics per Chapter 62 scope.
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
• Document latex dipping process to prove 'coated with rubber' status and comply with textile fiber content labeling
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts; present as retail-ready to prevent set classification issues