Neoprene Veterinary Exam Gloves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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