Vinyl Medical Examination Gloves from Japan
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.
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
• Include FDA clearance docs and seamless verification; powdered vinyl may require additional biocompatibility testing
• Document PVC monomer content >95% per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid 'Other' classification in polymer series