Vinyl-Free Nitrile Food Service Gloves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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