Seamless Polyethylene Examination Gloves from Japan
Thin, seamless gloves made from polyethylene homopolymer (95%+ ethylene monomer) used for light-duty protection in labs and food service. Their dip-molded construction ensures no seams, aligning with the subheading for other plastic gloves. Falls under 3926.20.1050 as non-surgical seamless apparel accessories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm PE homopolymer status via FTIR analysis; copolymers go to 3901.10 or 3901.90 based on monomer predominance
• Label clearly as 'non-sterile, non-surgical' to prevent CBP reclassification
• Bulk packaging over 38.1cm x 45.7cm may affect special duty rates under heading notes