Heading 4015
HTS code 4015 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
- Chapter
- 40 — Rubber
- Tariff lines
- 8
- General duty
- General duty rates from 3% to 14.0%, with 2 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 4015
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.12.1010 | Medical gloves, mittens and mitts (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 > Of a kind used for medical or surgical purposes) | Free | doz. prs. |
| 4015.12.1020 | Surgical gloves, mittens and mitts (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 > Of a kind used for medical or surgical purposes) | Free | doz. prs. |
| 4015.12.9000 | Other (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) | 14% | doz. prs. |
| 4015.19.1110 | Disposable (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 > Other > Seamless) | 3% | doz. prs. |
| 4015.19.1150 | Other (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 > Other > Seamless) | 3% | doz. prs. |
| 4015.19.5100 | Other (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 > Other) | 14% | doz. prs. |
| 4015.90.0010 | Aprons (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber > Other) | 4% | doz. |
| 4015.90.0050 | Other (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber > Other) | 4% | doz. |
Documents required to import under 4015
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 4015?
- HTS heading 4015 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. It sits in Chapter 40 (rubber) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 8 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 4015?
- General duty rates from 3% to 14.0%, with 2 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4015 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 40
- 4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4006Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber
- 4007Vulcanized rubber thread and cord
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber