Cotton Food Handling Gloves from Japan
Breathable cotton gloves for food prep and handling in kitchens, lacking fourchettes for dexterity in chopping tasks. Classified under HTS 6216.00.38.00 as other non-knitted cotton gloves without fourchettes. They meet basic hygiene needs without plastic linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA food contact regs if marketed for direct food handling
• Specify 'not disposable' to avoid Chapter 48 paper product confusion
• Watch for contamination claims leading to re-inspection