4015.19 - Other:

This HTS category, 4015.19, encompasses gloves, mittens, and mitts manufactured from vulcanized rubber, excluding hard rubber. It serves as a residual category for such items that are not specifically designed for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary applications. Therefore, this heading will include gloves intended for a wide array of general-purpose uses, such as industrial work, household chores, sports, or fashion. The defining characteristic is the material of construction – vulcanized rubber – and their classification as hand coverings.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4015.12, is crucial. While 4015.12 is specifically reserved for rubber gloves and similar items intended for specialized medical or veterinary procedures, 4015.19 covers all other applications. This means any rubber glove not falling under the explicit medical/surgical/dental/veterinary designation will be classified here, provided it meets the general criteria of the chapter.

Within this category, further distinctions are made to refine classification. Subcategory 4015.19.11 addresses seamless rubber gloves, which are often produced through dipping processes and exhibit a continuous, unstitched construction. The remaining entries under 4015.19, such as 4015.19.51.00, are designated as "Other," capturing any rubber gloves, mittens, or mitts that do not qualify as seamless and are not intended for the specialized purposes outlined in the sibling category.