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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Mandate gamma irradiation sterilization validation
• Declare as sterile to justify .1010 vs .5010
• Monitor for protein content claims misleading to latex category