Chloroprene Dental Exam Gloves from Japan
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.
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
• Cross-check dental vs surgical labeling for subheading accuracy
• Provide tensile strength specs per ASTM D6319
• Pitfall: veterinary marketing shifts to .5010