HS Code 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
3 six-digit codes · Heading 15 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use this page to pick the right six-digit code and rule out nearby headings.
“Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber” divides three ways under heading 4015 — 401512, 401519 and 401590. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 15 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4015
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 401512 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes |
| 401519 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves |
| 401590 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts) |
What HS code 4015 covers
Heading 4015 is for things you wear or put on, made of vulcanised rubber. Vulcanised rubber has been treated so that it stays strong and springy. Gloves, mittens and mitts are the items most people look up. Rubber clothing accessories and other vulcanized rubber apparel sit here too. The heading applies for all purposes, so work, home and medical goods are all in scope.
Hard rubber is not in this heading. Goods made of hard rubber, such as ebonite, go to 4017. This hard rubber exclusion is the first thing to check.
Think of an HS code as an address. Section VII is the district, Chapter 40 is the street and 4015 is the building. The six-digit subheadings are the doors. The World Customs Organization sets those six digits, and most countries share them. Many countries add more digits for their own use. Those extra digits can differ from one country to the next, so check the national code before you ship.
How to choose between 401512, 401519 and 401590
Work through these questions in order. Each answer points to one code.
- Is the item a glove, mitten or mitt? If not, use 401590.
- Is the glove made for doctors, surgeons, dentists or vets? If yes, use 401512. This is the medical gloves HS code, and surgical gloves belong here.
- Is the glove made for any other job? Use 401519. This is the code for non-medical rubber gloves, and mittens and mitts go here too.
4015 vs nearby rubber headings
Sometimes the product is rubber but not clothing. Check the neighbours before you settle on 4015. Look at what the item is for and what shape it has.
Heading 4014 is for hygienic or pharmaceutical articles, such as teats. A rubber item made for hygiene or medicine, but not worn as clothing, may belong there. Heading 4016 is the catch-all for other vulcanised rubber articles that no other heading names. Heading 4017 is for hard rubber and things made from it.
Heading 4008 is for raw shapes of vulcanised rubber, such as plates, sheets, strip and rods. These are materials for making goods, not finished clothing. If your product is a finished glove or garment, stay with 4015.
HS code 4015 import export data
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product. Try 401512, 401519 or 401590 to see customs shipment records for rubber gloves or rubber apparel import data. You can also book a free demo.
Related
- Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof
- HS 4014 hygienic and pharmaceutical rubber articles
- HS 4016 other vulcanised rubber articles
- HS 4017 hard rubber articles
- HS 4008 vulcanised rubber sheets and strip
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Nearby headings in Chapter 40
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or…4 codes
- 4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and…2 codes
- 4007Vulcanised rubber thread and cord1 code
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other…4 codes
- 4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with…8 codes
- 4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber10 codes
- 4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber8 codes
- 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre…6 codes
- 4013Inner tubes, of rubber3 codes
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber…2 codes
- 4016Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 407 codes
- 4017Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles…1 code
Who ships under 4015?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VII: Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, chapters 39–40.
HS Code 4015: common questions
What is HS code 4015?
It is limited to vulcanised rubber that is not hard rubber.
What is the HS code for medical or surgical rubber gloves?
Use 401512. It is the subheading for gloves made for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary work.
What is the HS code for non-medical rubber gloves?
Use 401519. Mittens and mitts that are not surgical gloves fall under it as well.
Which code covers rubber apparel that is not gloves?
Use 401590.
Do hard rubber gloves or articles fall under 4015?
No. Hard rubber is left out of this heading. Look at heading 4017 instead.
Is the HS code for rubber gloves the same in every country?
The first six digits are shared. Any digits after that are set by each country and can differ, so confirm the national code with the HS classifier before you ship.
Who imports rubber gloves under HS 4015?
Importers are the companies named on customs records filed under this heading. Open the buyer data page or book a demo to look for them.
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