Neoprene Veterinary Exam Gloves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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