Rubber-Coated Work Gloves with Fourchettes

These heavy-duty work gloves are impregnated with rubber on the palms and fingers for enhanced grip and protection, featuring fourchettes—gusseted inserts between fingers—for flexibility and comfort. Classified under HTS 6216.00.31.00 as non-knitted gloves with plastic/rubber coating and fourchettes, not specifically for sports.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+17.5%24.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6116.10.95.00Same rate: 24.5%

If knitted or crocheted fabric base

Knitted gloves with rubber coating fall under Chapter 61, excluding them from Chapter 62's made-up textile articles.

6216.00.41.00Higher: 41% vs 24.5%

If designed specifically for sports

Sports-specific gloves like golf or baseball mitts shift to subheading 6216.00.41, regardless of fourchettes.

6216.00.58Higher: 27.9% vs 24.5%

If lacking fourchettes

Absence of fourchettes between fingers moves classification to the 'without fourchettes' provision.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify coating thickness and material composition to confirm rubber/plastics impregnation per Chapter 62 notes

Include lab test reports proving non-knitted construction and fourchettes to prevent reclassification to Chapter 61

Label gloves clearly as 'work gloves' to avoid sports gear scrutiny under heading 6216.00.41

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