Articles of apparel and clothing accessories — HTS 4015
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
Chapter 40 › Heading 4015
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4015 is a broad product category for apparel and clothing accessories made of vulcanized rubber, other than hard rubber. It can include items such as rubber gloves, mittens, protective clothing, and similar wearable accessories, for general, industrial, medical, or other purposes. The heading describes the product family; it does not by itself provide the complete import classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the item is actually made of vulcanized rubber and is not hard rubber. Then use the subheadings and statistical subdivisions to narrow the product by its specific type, construction, intended use, or other distinctions shown in the current HTSUS. Review the legal notes, wording of each subdivision, and any applicable ruling or binding classification guidance. A customs broker may be needed for products with mixed materials, coatings, liners, or specialized functions.
What to check
- Confirm the item’s main material, including whether the rubber is vulcanized, and document any textile, plastic, leather, or other components.
- Identify the product type precisely—such as gloves, mittens, clothing, or another accessory—and compare it with the exact subheading descriptions.
- Check whether the item is medical, industrial, protective, household, or another type when the tariff subdivisions make that distinction relevant; do not rely only on marketing language.
- Read the complete 8-digit HTSUS description and any section or chapter notes, then verify the current statistical suffix before filing.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, composition information, and prior classification advice; request broker or binding-ruling help when the item could fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 4015 summary
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4015.12 | Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes |
| 4015.19 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.90.00 👉 | Other | 4% | Free | 25% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4015?
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.