Vinyl-Free Synthetic Medical Mitts from Japan
Pre-powdered synthetic rubber mitts for medical procedures requiring extra grip. Used in labs and clinics for handling instruments, classified as 'other' vulcanized rubber mitts for medical purposes in HTS 4015.12.90.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document powder type (absorbable corn starch only) to comply with FDA powder ban regulations
• Specify thickness (typically 5-8 mil) in declarations for medical grade verification
• Bundle sales documentation showing medical distribution channels to support classification