Polyethylene Disposable Medical Mitts
Seamless mitts made from low-density polyethylene film, used in hospitals for food handling and light medical tasks. The polyethylene is classified under Chapter 39, and these disposable mitts fall under tariff item 3926.20.91 as plastic clothing accessories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mitts are designed for repeated use
Non-disposable mitts are classified separately.
If the mitts have additional features like anti-slip coatings
Other plastic mitts not meeting disposable criteria fall here.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the mitts are disposable and not reusable
• Ensure compliance with Canadian medical device regulations if used in healthcare
• Declare the polyethylene composition accurately for customs classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3926.20.91
Disposable CPE Lab Mittens
These seamless chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) mittens are for laboratory chemical handling. They are disposable, single-use, and provide barrier protection, qualifying under tariff item 3926.20.91 as disposable gloves.
Disposable EVA Tattoo Gloves
These seamless ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer gloves are for tattoo artists. They are disposable, single-use, and provide a sterile barrier during inking, fitting tariff item 3926.20.91 as disposable gloves.
Disposable LDPE Painter's Mitts
These seamless mitts are made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) for paint handling and protection. They are disposable, single-use, and prevent skin contact with paints, fitting tariff item 3926.20.91 as disposable gloves.
Disposable Nitrile Exam Gloves
These seamless disposable gloves are made from nitrile polymer (acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer) for medical examination use. They are designed for single-use barrier protection and are not for cleanroom or noxious atmosphere applications, fitting tariff item 3926.20.91.
Disposable Plastic Hair Dye Gloves
These seamless PVC or PE gloves are designed for salon hair coloring protection. They are disposable, single-use, and chemical-resistant, qualifying under tariff item 3926.20.91 as disposable gloves.
Disposable Polyethylene Cleaning Gloves
These lightweight seamless gloves are molded from polyethylene plastic for household cleaning tasks. They are disposable, single-use, and lack seams or textile components, fitting tariff item 3926.20.91 as disposable gloves.