Cotton Work Gloves from Germany
These are heavy-duty cotton gloves designed for general labor and protection in workshops or gardens, featuring a simple construction without fourchettes between the fingers for flexibility and breathability. Classified under HTS 6216.00.38.00 as they are made-up cotton textile gloves, not knitted, without fourchettes, and not specialized for sports or other excluded uses. They provide basic hand protection without advanced reinforcement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate Chapter 62 classification and avoid misclassification to man-made fiber headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'without fourchettes' and intended use to prevent customs reclassification as sports gloves under 6216.00.41