PVC-Dotted Cotton Work Mittens with Fourchettes from China
These mittens for general work feature a cotton-rich fabric (52% cotton, 48% man-made) with PVC dots on palms for abrasion resistance and fourchettes between fingers for better articulation despite the mitten style. Classified in HTS 6216.00.29 as coated/laminated with qualifying fibers and fourchettes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Dotted PVC qualifies as 'covered with plastics'; quantify coverage percentage
• Differentiate from full mitts without fourchettes under 6216.00.41
• Require invoices specifying 'with fourchettes' to speed customs clearance