Rubber-Coated Cotton Work Gloves with Fourchettes from Japan
These heavy-duty work gloves feature a cotton and polyester blend fabric (70% cotton, 30% man-made fibers) impregnated with natural rubber on the palms and fingers for grip and protection. They include fourchettes—gusseted pieces of fabric between fingers—for enhanced flexibility and fit, classifying them under HTS 6216.00.29 as gloves with fourchettes containing over 50% cotton/man-made fibers.
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
• Verify fabric composition via lab testing to confirm ≥50% cotton/man-made fibers; misdeclaration risks penalties
• Provide coating thickness documentation to distinguish from uncoved gloves under 6216.00.15
• Avoid classifying as sets if sold with arm protectors; individual gloves only