Cotton Mechanic Gloves

Durable cotton gloves used by mechanics for handling tools and parts, made without fourchettes for better finger movement and sweat evaporation. HTS 6216.00.38.00 applies to these other non-knitted cotton gloves lacking fourchettes and not classifiable elsewhere in Chapter 62. They offer basic abrasion resistance suitable for light mechanical work.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China23.5%+17.5%41%
🇲🇽Mexico23.5%+10.0%33.5%
🇨🇦Canada23.5%+10.0%33.5%
🇩🇪Germany23.5%+10.0%33.5%
🇯🇵Japan23.5%+10.0%33.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6116.92Lower: 19.4% vs 41%

If of synthetic fibers and knitted

If primarily synthetic and knitted, shifts to Chapter 61 other material gloves.

6216.00Same rate: 41%

If of man-made fibers without fourchettes

Material composition changes primary fiber, moving to MMF headings in 6216.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 41%

If other made-up textile accessories

If not primarily glove-shaped or used as handwear, could classify as other accessories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide country-of-origin certificates, as cotton gloves often face quotas or visa requirements under textile agreements

Document construction details (no fourchettes) in commercial invoices to support 'other' subheading claim

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