6116.10.17.20 - Subject to cotton restraints (331)

This HTS classification, 6116.10.17.20, specifically covers knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber. These items are further defined as being "without fourchettes," meaning they are not constructed with the characteristic triangular gusset piece typically found between the thumb and index finger in some glove styles. The fabric used for these articles is cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-knit material that has undergone the plastic or rubber treatment.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its material composition and the presence of specific import restraints. Specifically, this classification applies to articles subject to cotton restraints, indicated by the note "(331)". In contrast, sibling category 6116.10.17.30 covers similar items subject to man-made fiber restraints, while 6116.10.17.40 represents "other" items within this broad grouping that do not fall under specific restraint categories. Therefore, the key differentiator here is the type of fiber that dictates the applicable trade limitations.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 6116.10.17.20. This means that all goods meeting the criteria of being knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, or mitts, impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber, without fourchettes, cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-knit fabric, of vegetable fibers, and subject to cotton restraints, will be classified directly under this code. Importers and exporters should pay close attention to the specific fiber content and any applicable restraint notifications when classifying items within this precise category.