Vinyl Medical Procedure Gloves from Japan
Disposable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves for medical procedures, offering cost-effective barrier protection though less elastic than nitrile. PVC as plasticized vulcanized rubber fits HTS 4015.12.1010 for medical mittens/gloves, per Chapter 40 definition excluding non-rubber plastics.
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
• Confirm PVC formulation meets vulcanized rubber criteria with plasticizer analysis
• Prepare USP <661> container testing reports
• Common pitfall: confusing with non-vulcanized plastic films of Chapter 39