Nitrile Lab Examination Gloves from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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