Vinyl-Free Nitrile Food Service Gloves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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