Nitrile Sterile Surgical Gloves from Japan
Sterile synthetic nitrile gloves for surgical operating rooms, providing latex-free dexterity and strength. HTS 4015.12.1010 applies to these vulcanized rubber surgical medical gloves, excluding textile or hard rubber per chapter notes.
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
• Mandate gamma irradiation sterilization validation
• Declare as sterile to justify .1010 vs .5010
• Monitor for protein content claims misleading to latex category