Rubber-Coated Work Gloves with Fourchettes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
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
• 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