Vulcanized Rubber Work Gloves

Heavy-duty gloves made entirely from vulcanized rubber, designed for industrial handling of chemicals and oils. They provide full hand protection without any textile components, classifying under HTS 4015.19.51.00 as apparel gloves of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. Excludes any knitted or fabric reinforcements per chapter exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

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

6116.10.55Lower: 30.7% vs 49%

If containing 70%+ rubber but with textile fabric

Textile gloves impregnated or coated with rubber shift to Chapter 61 per chapter note exclusions.

4015Same rate: 49%

If specifically for surgical or medical use

Surgical gloves have a dedicated subheading, separating them from general-purpose gloves.

3926.20.30Lower: 38% vs 49%

If made of plastics rather than vulcanized rubber

Non-vulcanized rubber or plastic gloves classify under Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify 100% vulcanized rubber composition via lab testing to avoid reclassification to textile chapters

Include detailed material certifications and end-use declarations to prevent scrutiny at customs

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