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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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