Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
In plain English
This category includes clothing items and accessories made from vulcanized rubber that is not hard rubber. The classification separates these goods based on their specific type and intended use. One group covers gloves designed for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary applications. Another group contains all other gloves, mittens, and mitts that do not fit the medical description. The final group captures all other apparel and accessories made from this material, excluding any gloves, mittens, or mitts.
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts)
Chapter 40 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Rubber-coated textiles may belong in Chapter 59 (coated fabrics) rather than Chapter 40. Distinction depends on whether rubber or textile gives the essential character.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 40
- 4001 — Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums…
- 4002 — Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in…
- 4003 — Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4004 — Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powder…
- 4005 — Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets…
- 4006 — Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shape…
- 4007 — Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- 4008 — Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber o…
- 4009 — Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber),…
- 4010 — Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber
- 4011 — New pneumatic tyres, of rubber
- 4012 — Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, t…
- 4013 — Inner tubes, of rubber
- 4014 — Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised r…
- 4016 — Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapte…
- 4017 — Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; ar…