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Carboxylated Nitrile Medical Gloves from Japan

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.

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

• Validate synthetic rubber via FTIR spectroscopy if challenged

• Ensure no hard rubber additives per exclusions

• Bulk import tip: avoid 'parts' declaration