Neoprene Veterinary Exam Gloves

Synthetic rubber gloves from polychloroprene (neoprene) for veterinarians handling animals during exams. Resistant to chemicals and punctures, these are 'other' gloves for medical/veterinary purposes under HTS 4015.12.90.00. Vulcanized but not hard rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4015Same rate: 49%

If designed as sterile surgical gloves for veterinary operations

Surgical variants have distinct reinforcement and packaging for aseptic use.

4015.90.00Lower: 39% vs 49%

If for industrial chemical handling rather than medical examination

Non-medical end-use moves to other rubber gloves category.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49%

If textile base with rubber impregnation where textile predominates

Textile chapter takes precedence over rubber for coated fabrics per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with veterinary end-use to distinguish from human medical gloves for proper subheading

Include material safety data sheets confirming synthetic rubber composition per chapter note 1

Check for AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) ratings of 1.5 or better for pinhole defects

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