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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
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
Related Products under HTS 3926.20.10.10
Polyethylene Disposable Medical Mitts
Seamless mitts made from low-density polyethylene film, used in hospitals for food handling and light medical tasks to prevent contamination. HTS 3926.20.1010 applies to these surgical/medical seamless plastic mitts, compliant with polymer predominance rules.
Vinyl Medical Examination Gloves
Seamless polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves used in medical settings for patient exams and infection control, offering flexibility and tactile sensitivity. Falls under HTS 3926.20.1010 as surgical/medical seamless plastic gloves, with PVC polymer meeting the 95% predominance rule in subheading notes.
Latex-Free Surgical Mittens
Seamless neoprene or synthetic polymer mittens for surgical scrubbing and sterile procedures, allergen-free alternative to latex. Classified in 3926.20.1010 for medical seamless gloves/mitts where synthetic polymer exceeds 95% by weight.
Sterile Polyisoprene Medical Gloves
Seamless sterile gloves from synthetic polyisoprene polymer, mimicking natural rubber for surgical precision without allergies. HTS 3926.20.1010 for surgical/medical seamless plastics, polyisoprene classified per monomer predominance.
Thermoplastic Elastomer Surgical Gloves
Seamless TPE gloves for single-use surgical applications, offering elasticity and durability from thermoplastic polymer blend. Under 3926.20.1010 as predominant monomer classifies the polymer per subheading (a)(4).