Polyester Gardening Mittens from Japan
Lightweight mittens constructed from polyester fabric for gardening and light outdoor tasks, featuring no fourchettes for a seamless finger design. Classified in HTS 6216.00.54 as man-made fiber mittens without fourchettes, part of non-knitted textile gloves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document material composition with supplier certificates to prevent reclassification to cotton blends
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could trigger quota restrictions
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced polyester textiles during customs entry