Medical gloves, mittens and mitts
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: > Gloves, mittens and mitts: > Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes: > Of a kind used for medical or surgical purposes > Medical gloves, mittens and mitts
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 4015.12.10.10
Nitrile Medical Exam Gloves Powder-Free
Powder-free disposable gloves made from synthetic nitrile rubber (NBR), designed for medical examination and procedures to prevent cross-contamination. They are vulcanized rubber articles classified under HTS 4015.12.1010 as medical gloves for medical or surgical purposes, meeting essential character as apparel accessories per Chapter 40 notes excluding textiles or hard rubber.
Latex Surgical Gloves Sterile
Sterile, powdered or powder-free natural latex rubber gloves for surgical procedures, providing tactile sensitivity and barrier protection. Classified in HTS 4015.12.1010 as vulcanized rubber medical gloves specifically for medical/surgical purposes, distinct from hard rubber or excluded chapters.
Vinyl Medical Procedure Gloves
Disposable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves for medical procedures, offering cost-effective barrier protection though less elastic than nitrile. PVC as plasticized vulcanized rubber fits HTS 4015.12.1010 for medical mittens/gloves, per Chapter 40 definition excluding non-rubber plastics.
Neoprene Medical Gloves Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic polychloroprene (neoprene) gloves for sensitive medical personnel, resistant to chemicals and punctures. Vulcanized synthetic rubber construction places them in HTS 4015.12.1010 as apparel for medical purposes, adhering to Chapter exclusions.
Butyl Rubber Medical Mitts
Heavy-duty butyl rubber mitts for medical handling of hazardous materials, offering superior gas impermeability. As vulcanized rubber mitts for medical purposes, classified under HTS 4015.12.1010, distinct from excluded mechanical appliances.
Nitrile Sterile Surgical Gloves
Sterile synthetic nitrile gloves for surgical operating rooms, providing latex-free dexterity and strength. HTS 4015.12.1010 applies to these vulcanized rubber surgical medical gloves, excluding textile or hard rubber per chapter notes.
Chloroprene Dental Exam Gloves
Chloroprene rubber gloves for dental procedures, balancing elasticity and chemical resistance. Though dental-related, medical/surgical scope of HTS 4015.12.1010 covers as vulcanized rubber apparel, per hierarchy.
Carboxylated Nitrile Medical Gloves
Specialized carboxylated NBR gloves enhanced for medical durability and fit. Synthetic vulcanized rubber qualifies under HTS 4015.12.1010 for medical glove apparel, meeting Chapter 40 synthetic rubber definitions.
Polyisoprene Synthetic Medical Gloves
Latex-like polyisoprene synthetic rubber gloves for medical use, minimizing allergies. As vulcanized synthetic rubber per note 2, classified HTS 4015.12.1010 for medical apparel accessories.
Nitrile Chemotherapy Transfer Gloves
Thick nitrile gloves for safe chemotherapy drug transfer in medical settings, with permeation resistance. Vulcanized rubber medical gloves under HTS 4015.12.1010, as apparel not excluded appliances.
Latex-Free Nitrile Isolation Gloves
Nitrile gloves for patient isolation in hospitals, powder-free for sensitive environments. Fits HTS 4015.12.1010 as synthetic vulcanized rubber medical mitts/gloves per chapter definitions.
Vulcanized Rubber Medical Mittens
Oversized rubber mittens for medical restraint or hygiene assistance, vulcanized for durability. HTS 4015.12.1010 covers all medical/surgical gloves, mittens, mitts of vulcanized rubber.
Synthetic Rubber Phlebotomy Gloves
Thin synthetic rubber gloves for blood draws, ensuring precision and sterility. Medical procedure gloves under HTS 4015.12.1010 as vulcanized rubber apparel.
NBR Medical Finger Cots
Nitrile rubber finger cots for minor medical exams, protecting fingertips. As partial gloves/mitts of vulcanized rubber for medical use, HTS 4015.12.1010 applies.
EPDM Medical Utility Gloves
Ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) gloves for medical utility tasks requiring weather/chemical resistance. Synthetic vulcanized rubber medical gloves per HTS 4015.12.1010.