Nitrile Medical Exam Gloves Powder-Free from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain FDA 510(k) clearance and list as Class I medical device; provide sterilization certificates if claimed
• Verify nitrile composition to avoid textile Chapter 61 misclassification
• Watch for powder residue limits per USP <660>