6116.10.48.20 - Subject to man-made fiber re- straints (631) 🖩

This HTS code, 6116.10.48.20, specifically classifies knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber. The "Other" designation at this level, following "Without fourchettes" and "Cut and sewn from preexisting machine knit fabric that is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber," indicates that these items do not fit into more specific sub-classifications within this group. This category is applicable when the garment is not subject to specific cotton or other man-made fiber restraints as outlined in related sibling categories.

The key distinguishing factor for 6116.10.48.20 is the material composition and restraint status. For example, sibling category 6116.10.48.10 would apply to similar gloves if they were subject to cotton restraints. This current category, however, is for items that do not fall under those specific cotton limitations but are still manufactured from man-made fibers and processed with plastics or rubber. The presence of such plastic or rubber treatments is a common characteristic, but the defining element for this particular code lies in the absence of specific man-made fiber quantitative restraints at the time of import.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to explore. Therefore, the classification relies on accurately identifying the garment as a knitted or crocheted glove, mitten, or mitt, which has been treated with plastics or rubber, and critically, is not subject to the specific man-made fiber quantitative restraints (indicated by the "(631)" in the description) that might place it under a different tariff heading. The emphasis is on the physical construction, the plastic/rubber application, and the absence of specific import restrictions tied to man-made fiber quantities.