Vulcanized Butyl Rubber Surgical Gloves from Japan
Specialty butyl rubber gloves for surgical environments needing gas impermeability, such as in hazardous material procedures. Classified under HTS 4015.12.10.20 for vulcanized rubber surgical gloves.
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
• Include permeation test data for chemicals per EN 374 standards
• Certify vulcanization process to confirm not hard rubber
• Declare exact polymer composition to avoid synthetic vs natural disputes