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Nitrile Foam Mittens from Japan

Soft, foamed nitrile rubber-plastic blend mittens for household cleaning tasks. Classified in 3926.20.40 as 'Other' plastic mittens where nitrile polymer predominates per Chapter 39 rules. Not for medical or heavy industrial applications.

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

• Provide copolymer analysis showing nitrile units >95% or predominant for accurate heading

• Ensure no chemical modification claims that could push to 'Other' polymer subheadings

• Label for household use only to differentiate from industrial PPE