Vulcanized Rubber Arm Sleeves for Protection from Japan
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 — 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
• 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