Latex Surgical Gloves Sterile from Japan
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.
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
• Require FDA establishment registration and device listing; include biocompatibility test data per ISO 10993
• Declare natural rubber to trigger allergen labeling
• Avoid bulk packaging claims that could shift to parts classification