6116.10.75.20 - Subject to man-made fiber restraints (631)

This HTS category encompasses knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber. Specifically, this classification applies to articles within the "Other" designation under impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated items, and further narrows down to those with "fourchettes" (reinforcing pieces of fabric sewn into gloves to strengthen the seams between fingers). The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subcategory is that the article must contain 50 percent or more by weight of man-made fibers, or any combination thereof with cotton or other textile fibers.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6116.10.75.10, by the material composition. While both fall under the umbrella of impregnated or coated gloves with fourchettes, 6116.10.75.10 specifically addresses articles with 50 percent or more by weight of cotton. Conversely, the sibling category 6116.10.75.30, labeled "Other," covers knitted or crocheted gloves meeting the general criteria but not specifically meeting the weight percentage requirements for cotton or man-made fibers as outlined in the other subcategories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within 6116.10.75.20 is definitive once the criteria of being knitted or crocheted, impregnated/coated/covered/laminated with plastics or rubber, having fourchettes, and containing 50 percent or more by weight of man-made fibers (or a combination including man-made fibers) are met. Examples include specialized work gloves designed for protection against chemicals or water, or sports gloves where such coatings enhance grip or water resistance.