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%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
• 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