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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