Nitrile Surgical Exam Gloves

Powder-free disposable gloves made from nitrile butadiene rubber, seamless construction, designed specifically for surgical and medical procedures to provide barrier protection against pathogens. Classified under HTS 3926.20.1010 as seamless plastic gloves for surgical/medical use, meeting the chapter notes for polymer classification where nitrile predominates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.20.30.00Higher: 38% vs 10%

If not specifically for surgical/medical use

Gloves for general lab or non-medical use fall under other seamless plastic gloves, excluding the surgical/medical proviso.

4015Higher: 14% vs 10%

If made primarily of vulcanized rubber rather than plastic polymers

Rubber gloves (e.g., latex or neoprene) are classified in Chapter 40 based on predominant material, per polymer notes.

6116.10Higher: 17% vs 10%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Knitted gloves, even for medical use, move to Chapter 61 (knitted apparel), regardless of plastic material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seamless construction and medical certification (e.g

FDA 510(k)) to qualify under surgical/medical subheading; knitted gloves shift to alternatives

Provide detailed polymer composition documentation showing nitrile >95% to meet subheading note (a)(1); test certificates prevent reclassification