Polyester Driving Gloves from Japan
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.
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
• 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