Rubber-Coated Work Gloves
Heavy-duty gloves with palms and fingers coated in natural rubber for enhanced grip and protection, designed for industrial handling tasks. Classified under HTS 6216.00.26.00 as they are impregnated with rubber, lack fourchettes, and are not sports-specific. These are made-up textile articles excluding knitted types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If knitted or crocheted fabric base
Chapter 62 excludes knitted or crocheted articles, which fall under Chapter 61 heading 6116 for rubber/plastics-coated gloves.
If featuring fourchettes between fingers
Presence of fourchettes shifts classification within 6216 to the specific subheading for such construction.
If predominantly plastic/rubber construction
If textile substrate is less than 50% by weight, it may classify as plastic articles rather than coated textile gloves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify coating thickness and material composition meets 'impregnated, coated or covered' criteria per Chapter 62 notes to avoid reclassification
• Include lab test reports confirming rubber/plastics coverage and ensure no fourchettes are present during customs inspection
Related Products under HTS 6216.00.26.00
PU-Coated Mechanic Mitts
Mitts with polyurethane coating over denim textile for auto repair, designed without fourchettes for palm protection. HTS 6216.00.26.00 for other coated non-knitted textile gloves/mitts. Not orthopedic or worn clothing per exclusions.
Hypalon-Coated Marine Mittens
Mittens coated with Hypalon synthetic rubber for boating and dock work on polyester textile base, without fourchettes. HTS 6216.00.26.00 applies to such other impregnated non-knitted gloves. General marine utility, not ski or track.
Vinyl-Dipped Freezer Gloves
Insulated gloves with vinyl plastic dip coating for cold storage work, textile shell without fourchettes. Classed in HTS 6216.00.26.00 for other coated non-knitted textile gloves. Excludes orthopedic appliances.
Rubberized Palms Utility Gloves
Woven cotton gloves with rubberized palms only, no fourchettes, for general utility tasks. HTS 6216.00.26.00 as partially impregnated other gloves, non-knitted.
Plastic-Coated Inspection Gloves
Thin plastic-coated gloves on nylon for quality inspection, no fourchettes. HTS 6216.00.26.00 other coated.
Latex-Dipped Garden Mittens
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.