Rubber-Coated Work Gloves with Fourchettes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
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
• 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