Leather Work Gloves from Japan
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 — 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
• 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