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Nitrile Lab Examination Gloves

Seamless synthetic nitrile rubber gloves vulcanized for lab examination and non-medical handling. They meet the vulcanization criteria for synthetic rubber in this apparel heading 4015.19.11.50.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+37.5%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4015Same rate: 40.5%

If for surgical/medical procedures

Medical examination gloves have precise surgical classification.

4002.99.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.5%

If unvulcanized synthetic latex

Primary forms of synthetic rubber before vulcanization are in 4002.

4015.90.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If other rubber gloves with seams

Seamed nitrile gloves fall outside seamless subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit synthetic rubber composition analysis to confirm vulcanization per Chapter 40 notes

• Avoid declaring as disposable medical waste—focus on general purpose use

• Check for powder-free status; powdered may face additional FDA-like scrutiny