4015.12.10

Of a kind used for medical or surgical purposes

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: Gloves, mittens and mitts: Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes

Heading: 4015 Chapter: 40 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

Free

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

25%

The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

9903.91.08

The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 100%

Active

Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Applies to origin: CN

Effective from September 27, 2024

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to Free.

Related CBP rulings

N342078 September 10, 2024

The tariff classification of rubber gloves from China

The sample will be retained by this office. Style 9059 is a disposable, nitrile rubber glove. The glove features a textured surface and a rolled cuff edge. The glove is used for general purpose activities.

N324394 February 25, 2022

The tariff classification of headbands from Bangladesh

The sample will be retained by our office. The submitted sample, Item number 229900, is a four-pack of headbands. The circular headbands measure approximately 8 ¾ inches in length by 3/8 inches in width. Each headwrap is constructed from a

N322322 October 27, 2021

The tariff classification of men’s belts from India

The samples will be returned as requested. Styles GR-05 and GR-06 are men’s fashion accessory belts. They consist of 40% polyurethane, 60% recycled rubber. They are constructed from an outer layer of polyurethane coating and a middle layer

N317556 March 11, 2021

The tariff classification of items from Serbia

Style M4 is a 100% butyl rubber glove with a separate 100% cotton knit glove. The two gloves are designed to be used together. Both gloves are reusable and seamless.

N317145 February 10, 2021

The tariff classification of gloves from Thailand

“BestSafe-Nitrile Gloves” are 100% nitrile rubber gloves. There was no style number provided. The glove is seamless and disposable. The box states that this is an examination glove, however, the advertisement submitted indicates not only me

N315557 November 24, 2020

The tariff classification of gloves from Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia

A sample was not submitted with this ruling. You did not submit a style number but

N284746 April 21, 2017

The tariff classification of gloves from Malaysia

Although we asked you for a style number for the glove, you did not provide one. The glove is disposable, powder free and features a rolled cuff.

N276934 July 22, 2016

The tariff classification of a glove from China

The back side of the glove is constructed from latex rubber and meant to simulate a zombie’s hand with bloody cuts, broken bloody nails and exposed bone. The glove is intended to be sold as an accessory to a zombie costume.

N276168 July 6, 2016

The tariff classification of an assortment of textile and latex surgical supplies from China

Samples and photographs have been submitted and will be retained. Photos have been submitted of latex gloves.

N246802 November 15, 2013

The tariff classification of diving gloves from Bulgaria.

Style 58.080.500, identified as the Easydon dryglove, is a diving glove constructed of 100% latex rubber. The glove features a plastic ring at the wrist and a tight fitting extended cuff. A 100% acrylic string-knit glove is also included to

N193535 December 15, 2011

The tariff classification of articles of apparel and footwear from China

The applicable subheading for the “neoprene swim sleeves” will be 4015.90.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories…for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber

H026663 September 2, 2010

Application for Further Review of Protest no. 1601-07-100279; Disposable Gloves from Malaysia

The articles under consideration are various styles of Foodhandler and Sysco Brand disposable, unsterilized latex rubber and non-latex (nitrile) gloves, powder and powder-free with “textured fingertips’ for food handling use. These gloves a

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