6116.10.55.10 - Subject to cotton restraints (331)

This HTS category, 6116.10.55.10, specifically classifies knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber. Crucially, these items must contain 50 percent or more by weight of cotton, man-made fibers, or other textile fibers, or any combination thereof, to fall within this particular subdivision. This encompasses a wide range of protective or specialized handwear designed for various industrial, agricultural, or general-purpose uses where enhanced durability, waterproofing, or grip is required.

The distinction of this category from its siblings lies in the presence of cotton. Category 6116.10.55.20 applies to similar articles but is subject to man-made fiber restraints, indicating a different fiber composition threshold or import quota. Category 6116.10.55.30, labeled "Other," covers articles not meeting the specific fiber content criteria of the other two sibling categories at this level. Therefore, the precise fiber makeup by weight is the primary determinant for classifying goods into this specific sub-heading.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification concludes at this point based on the described characteristics: knitted or crocheted handwear, impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber, and importantly, containing 50 percent or more by weight of cotton, man-made fibers, or other textile fibers. The critical factor to ensure correct classification here is the accurate determination of the predominant fiber content by weight.