PU-Coated Cotton Mechanic Gloves with Fourchettes from Japan
Mechanic's gloves with fourchettes for finger movement, 55% cotton/45% nylon shell coated with polyurethane for oil resistance. HTS 6216.00.29.25 applies due to plastic coating, fourchettes, cotton/man-made fiber content over 50%, and restraints. Used in automotive repair for precision handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13%
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
• Provide detailed commercial invoices specifying fourchettes and coating material to prevent misclassification
• Monitor USITC updates for category 631 restraint levels
• Ensure gloves are not sold as sets with tools, which could alter classification to ensembles