Vulcanized Rubber Arm Sleeves for Protection from China
Elbow-length sleeves of vulcanized rubber to protect arms from cuts, chemicals, and liquids in industrial or gardening work. Falls under HTS 4015.90.00.50 as clothing accessories of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. They are wearable articles for all purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
• Specify 'apparel sleeves' on entries to differentiate from tubes under 4009
• Test for hard rubber exclusion; soft vulcanized only qualifies here
• Bundle documentation if sold in sets with gloves for proper GRI 3 application