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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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