Rubber-Coated Work Gloves from Japan
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.
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
• 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