Cotton Gardening Gloves from China
Lightweight cotton gloves for gardening tasks like planting and weeding, constructed without fourchettes to allow finger dexterity and ventilation. They fit HTS 6216.00.38.00 as non-knitted, made-up cotton gloves not featuring fourchettes or intended for sports. Palm reinforcement may be present but does not alter the basic textile classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label products clearly as 'cotton content' with fiber breakdown to comply with US textile labeling laws under 19 CFR
• Avoid bundling with tools or packaging for retail sets, as this could trigger 'put up for retail sale' rules affecting classification