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Polypropylene Disposable Work Mitts from Japan

Single-use mitts from non-woven polypropylene for short-term handling tasks, lacking fourchettes. Classified under HTS 6216.00.54 as other man-made fiber mitts without fourchettes in Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles.

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

• Distinguish non-woven 'made-up' articles from fabrics via assembly evidence

• Avoid declaring as 'sanitary' to prevent medical device scrutiny

• Bundle in retail packs to qualify under retail set provisions if applicable