Latex Exam Gloves
Powder-free disposable gloves made from vulcanized natural rubber latex, used in medical examinations and procedures. Classified under HTS 4014.90.50.00 as hygienic articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, designed for single-use infection control in healthcare settings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for surgical procedures with sterile packaging
Surgical gloves require higher sterility and are classified separately from general exam gloves.
If knitted or crocheted with rubber coating
Textile-based gloves fall under Chapter 61 per exclusion notes, not pure rubber articles.
If made primarily from synthetic plastic materials
Non-rubber hygienic articles shift to Chapter 39 plastics heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify FDA registration and 510(k) clearance for medical gloves; provide lot traceability documentation
• Ensure proper labeling for powder-free status and protein content to avoid allergen compliance issues
• Test for pinhole defects per ASTM standards; common pitfall is misclassifying as non-medical work gloves
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