Contaminated Latex Exam Gloves from Japan
Disposable nitrile or latex gloves used in patient examinations, soiled with bodily fluids and pharmaceuticals, classified as clinical waste from medical procedures per HTS 3825.30. These are hazardous due to potential pathogens.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with TSCA import requirements if containing trace pharmaceuticals; notify EPA 30 days prior
• Use licensed waste transporters and provide chain-of-custody documentation