HS code for nitrile gloves
The U.S. HS code for nitrile gloves is usually 4015.19.11.10 (disposable, non-medical), with a 3% general duty and an estimated total of 15.5% from China and 15.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposable, non-medical | 4015.19.11.10 | 3% | 15.5% |
| Medical examination | 4015.12.10.10 | Free | 112.5% |
- 4015.19.11.10: Gloves, mittens and mitts / Seamless / Disposable
- 4015.12.10.10: Medical gloves, mittens and mitts
What decides the code
Nitrile gloves are vulcanized rubber gloves under heading 4015. The line depends on whether the glove is disposable for general use or for medical or surgical purposes.
- The end use decides the subheading. Gloves of a kind used for medical or surgical purposes fall under 4015.12.10.10.
- Gloves not for medical or surgical use fall under 4015.19.11.10 when they are disposable.
- The material must be vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber for heading 4015 to apply.
Common mistakes
- Classifying medical examination gloves under 4015.19.11.10 is wrong because that line covers disposable gloves not of a kind used for medical or surgical purposes.
- Classifying disposable non-medical gloves under 4015.12.10.10 is wrong because that line is limited to gloves used for medical or surgical purposes.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15.5% = 3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40.5%.
- Vietnam
- 15.5% = 3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4015.19.11.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Disposable, non-medical
- CN 4015 19 00, 2.7%
- Medical examination
- CN 4015 12 00, 2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for nitrile gloves?
The U.S. HTS code for nitrile gloves is usually 4015.19.11.10 (disposable, non-medical). Other versions use 4015.12.10.10 for medical examination. The first six digits, 4015.19, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on nitrile gloves from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4015.19.11.10 is 3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.