Nitrile Disposable Exam Gloves

Powder-free nitrile gloves designed for single-use in medical examinations, made from vulcanized synthetic rubber without seams for maximum protection and comfort. Classified under HTS 4015.19.11.10 as seamless, disposable gloves of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, excluding textile or other excluded materials. They meet the chapter definition of rubber articles for apparel purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

4015Same rate: 38%

If surgical gloves

Surgical gloves with specific medical certifications fall under a separate subheading for surgical purposes.

6116.10.44.00Lower: 27.4% vs 38%

If containing textile fibers

Gloves impregnated or coated with rubber but primarily textile per chapter exclusions go to Chapter 61.

4015.19Same rate: 38%

If seamed construction

Gloves with seams or stitches are classified under the 'other' subheading excluding seamless types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify FDA 510(k) clearance or registration for medical use and include certificates in documentation to avoid holds

Label with material composition (e.g

nitrile rubber) and 'single-use' warnings per ASTM D6319 standards

Check for powder-free compliance and test reports to prevent reclassification as non-disposable

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