Leather Work Gloves from China
Heavy-duty gloves made from genuine leather with reinforced palms, designed for industrial handling and protection. Classified under HTS 6216.00.90.00 as non-knitted, non-crocheted gloves not specialized for sports or other specific categories. They fall into 'Other' as they are general protective gloves excluding sports mitts or rubber variants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify leather origin and tanning process for CITES compliance if exotic skins are used
• Label fiber content accurately; leather gloves require material disclosure under FTC rules
• Avoid misclassification as sports gloves (6216.00.40) by ensuring no athletic branding or design