Spandex Inspection Gloves with Fourchettes from Japan
Lightweight spandex gloves used for quality inspections, with fourchettes allowing fine motor control. HTS 6216.00.58.20 covers these as other man-made fiber gloves with fourchettes, non-knitted. Common in electronics assembly for clean handling.
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
• Anti-static treatment requires declaration; undocumented features lead to penalties
• Specify 'cleanroom compatible' only if certified to prevent industrial vs retail mix-ups
• Pair with ESD documentation for electronics importers to support valuation