PVC-Dotted Cotton Work Mittens with Fourchettes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
23%
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
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