What HS code 4015.12 covers
HS code 4015.12 classifies rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes. It is a subheading of heading 4015 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber), in chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof), section VII of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 4015.12
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 4015
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 4015.12.
- 4015.19 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves
- 4015.90 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts)
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 4015.12 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.