Vinyl Medical Procedure Gloves from Japan
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 — 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 '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