NBR Latex for Medical Gloves from Japan

Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) latex in a prevulcanized aqueous dispersion, used primarily for dipping to produce synthetic medical examination gloves. This falls under HTS 4002.51.00.00 as synthetic rubber latex in primary form, meeting the chapter definition for synthetic rubber capable of vulcanization without compounding additives that alter its raw material character.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the latex is uncompounded with vulcanizing agents, pigments, or fillers beyond permitted additives to maintain primary form classification

Provide certificate of analysis confirming NBR composition and prevulcanization status to avoid reclassification as a finished article

Check for restrictions on medical-grade materials; ensure documentation matches end-use declarations