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Disposable CPE Chef Gloves

Chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) gloves for kitchen use, textured for grip on wet surfaces. Under HTS 3926.20.4010 as disposable plastic gloves from copolymers meeting 95% comonomer content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+12.5%19%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3901.40.00.00Higher: 44% vs 19%

If imported as raw copolymer resin, not finished gloves

Unworked polymers classified by heading before processing into articles.

3920.43.50.00Higher: 41.7% vs 19%

If explicitly containing plasticizers over certain levels

Subheading note defines plasticizers for specific plates/sheets/forms.

6116.10.75Higher: 25.7% vs 19%

If knitted base with minimal plastic coating

Impregnated knitted gloves shift to Chapter 61 apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit copolymer analysis per subheading note (a)(2) for ethylene-chlorine units

• Ensure ambidextrous design doesn't imply reusability