Vinyl-Free Nitrile Food Service Gloves

Seamless disposable gloves from synthetic nitrile rubber for food handling, preventing contamination in kitchens and processing. HTS 4015.19.11.10 covers these as vulcanized rubber apparel gloves that are seamless and intended for single use, distinct from hard rubber or excluded categories.

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.

4015.19Same rate: 38%

If not specifically disposable

Food handling gloves without explicit single-use design may go to general other mitts.

3926.20.30.00Same rate: 38%

If PVC/vinyl plastic rather than rubber

Non-rubber polymers like PVC are excluded and classified in Chapter 39.

6117.80.95Lower: 32.1% vs 38%

If knitted textile base coated with rubber

Textile chapter applies per note exclusions for coated fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for food contact and include migration test certificates

Specify 'food-safe' and single-use on labels to differentiate from industrial gloves

Document seamless molding process to avoid seam-related reclassification

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