Rubber surgical and medical gloves from India
India exported $60.3 million of rubber surgical and medical gloves (HS 4015.12) in FY2025-26, up 7.0% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 24% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 51.5% to 112.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 51.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $60MUp 7.0% on last year
- HS code
- 4015.12Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 41.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.12.10 | Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes: Of a kind used for medical or surgical purposes | Free | 10% | 112.5% |
| 4015.12.90.00 | Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes: Other | 14% | 24% | 51.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of rubber surgical and medical gloves
India's exports to all countries under HS 4015.12, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on rubber surgical and medical gloves from India?
10% to 24% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 4015.12, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 51.5% to 112.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for rubber surgical and medical gloves?
4015.12, under heading 4015 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export rubber surgical and medical gloves?
Yes. India exported $60.3 million under HS 4015.12 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.