Vinyl Medical Procedure Gloves from China
PVC-based synthetic rubber gloves for medical procedures like phlebotomy and wound care. Though technically polyvinyl chloride, classified as vulcanized rubber analogs for medical use under HTS 4015.12.10 when marketed for healthcare settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.08100%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm 'synthetic rubber' status per Chapter 40 notes; PVC may require material composition certificates
• Provide clinical performance data showing equivalence to latex/nitrile for FDA clearance