3926.20.40.10 - Disposable

This HTS classification, 3926.20.40.10, specifically covers disposable gloves, mittens, and mitts manufactured from plastics. These items are designed for single use and are typically employed in various industries, including healthcare, food service, laboratories, and general cleaning, where hygiene and protection are paramount. The key characteristic defining this subcategory is their intended disposable nature, distinguishing them from reusable alternatives.

At this level, the "Disposable" designation differentiates these plastic gloves from their sibling category, also listed as "Other" (3926.20.40.50), which would encompass disposable items made from materials *other than* pure plastics, or perhaps plastic gloves with specific features or uses not fitting the "disposable" criteria. The context of Chapter 39 ensures that the primary material composition remains plastic.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies heavily on confirming the material composition as plastic and the intended single-use nature of the gloves, mittens, or mitts. Practical examples include standard disposable examination gloves, food handling gloves, and certain types of cleaning gloves that are explicitly designed to be discarded after a single use.