Cotton Gardening Gloves from Japan
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 — 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
• 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