This heading covers goods of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (with or without fittings of hard rubber or other materials), of the kind used for hygienic or prophylactic purposes. It therefore covers, inter alia, sheath contraceptives, cannulas, syringes and bulbs for syringes, vaporisers, droppers, etc., teats (nursing nipples), nipple shields, ice-bags, hot-water bottles, oxygen bags, finger-stalls, pneumatic cushions specialised for nursing (e.g., ring-type).
The heading does not include clothing or clothing accessories (e.g., surgeons' and radiologists' aprons and gloves) (heading 40.15).
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