Vinyl Medical Procedure Gloves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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