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Polymer-Coated Medical Exam Gloves

Nitrile gloves with proprietary polymer interior coating for easy donning without powder. Medical-grade under HTS 4015.12.90.00 for other vulcanized rubber gloves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+37.5%51.5%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%—14%
🇯🇵Japan14%—14%

Alternative Classifications

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

3923.21.00Lower: 40.5% vs 51.5%

If polymer coating dominates material composition

Plastic articles classification if rubber loses essential character.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify coating material and thickness to confirm rubber essential character

• Ensure coating migration testing per ASTM D6124

• Avoid excessive polymer that could trigger plastic classification

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