Polyester Gardening Mittens with Fourchettes from Japan
Polyester mittens designed for gardening, incorporating fourchettes for better finger movement and breathability. They fall under HTS 6216.00.58.20 as other man-made fiber gloves/mittens with fourchettes, made-up from non-knitted textile fabric. Ideal for handling plants and soil without restricting dexterity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide care labels indicating man-made fiber composition and hand-wash instructions to meet US FTC labeling rules
• Document that mittens lack waterproofing or heavy padding to stay in 'other' category; photos help CBP verification
• Watch for ensemble packaging with tools, which could trigger set classification under different rules