6216.00.21.10 - Subject to cotton restraints (331)

This HTS category, 6216.00.21.10, specifically classifies gloves, mittens, and mitts that are cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-woven fabric, which has been impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics or rubber. These items are further defined by being "other" within the context of being cut and sewn from such treated fabrics, and also "other" in the broader classification of gloves that are impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics or rubber. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is the presence of cotton restraints, indicated by the "(331)" notation, which impacts the quantity or conditions under which these goods can be imported.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. HTS code 6216.00.21.20 covers similar gloves made from pre-existing machine-woven fabric treated with plastics or rubber, but it is subject to man-made fiber restraints, denoted by "(631)". The third sibling, 6216.00.21.30, also comprises gloves made from treated fabric but falls under "Other" restraints "(831)", meaning it does not fall under specific cotton or man-made fiber limitations. Therefore, the presence and type of fiber restraints are the primary differentiators at this level.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 6216.00.21.10. All goods meeting the preceding criteria and subject to cotton restraints are classified here. Practical classification will rely on verifying the construction method (cut and sewn from pre-existing fabric), the treatment of the fabric (impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics or rubber), and confirming the applicable cotton restraint is in effect for the specific import.