Polyester Driving Gloves

Unlined gloves from woven polyester with grip palms for automotive use and casual driving. HTS 6216.00.90.00 includes these as other textile gloves, not sports-specific or rubber-impregnated. Made-up textile articles per Chapter 62 scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+17.5%21.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6116.10.75Higher: 23.2% vs 21.3%

If impregnated or coated with plastics

Rubber/plastic coated gloves, even non-knitted, go to specific 6116 protective subheadings.

6216.00.58Higher: 27.9% vs 21.3%

If for men or boys, specific statistical breakouts

Gender-specific gloves may use finer statistical suffixes under same heading.

4015.19Higher: 24% vs 21.3%

If vulcanized rubber construction

Rubber gloves shift to Chapter 40, excluding textile fabric base.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for flame retardancy if marketed for vehicle use per FMVSS standards

Separate from auto parts shipments to avoid 8708 classification pitfalls

Use GSP Form A for duty reductions on polyester from beneficiary nations

Related Products under HTS 6216.00.90.00

Leather Work Gloves

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.

Cotton Garden Gloves

Lightweight gloves woven from cotton fabric with elastic cuffs for gardening and light yard work. HTS 6216.00.90.00 covers these as other non-knitted textile gloves not for sports or medical use. They are made-up articles of textile fabric per Chapter 62 notes.

Nylon Dress Gloves

Elegant, formal gloves made from woven nylon fabric, often worn for evening events or ceremonies. These classify in 6216.00.90.00 as other non-sport, non-knitted gloves of man-made textile fibers. Excluded from Chapter 61 due to woven construction.

Canvas Utility Mitts

Heavy canvas mitts with quilted lining for mechanic or utility work, lacking individual fingers. As non-knitted textile mitts not for sports, they fit HTS 6216.00.90.00 'Other' category. Chapter 62 applies to made-up fabric articles excluding knits.

Satin Opera Gloves

Long, elegant gloves made from woven satin fabric (polyester or silk blend) for formal opera attire. HTS 6216.00.90.00 captures these fashion gloves as other non-knitted, non-sport mitts or gloves. Not orthopedic or worn per chapter exclusions.

Woven Fishing Gloves

Protective gloves woven from nylon with neoprene palms for recreational fishing, not competitive sports. Classified in 6216.00.90.00 as other gloves, excluding rubber-only or ski-specific per notes. Textile fabric made-up articles.