This heading covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts) e.g., protective gloves and clothing for surgeons, radiologists, divers, etc., whether assembled by means of an adhesive or by sewing or otherwise obtained. These goods may be :
(1) Wholly of rubber. (2) Of woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics, felt or nonwovens, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber, other than those falling in Section XI (see Note 3 to Chapter 56 and Note 4 to Chapter 59). (3) Of rubber, with parts of textile fabric, when the rubber is the constituent giving the goods their essential character. The goods in the three categories cited above include capes, aprons, dress-shields, bibs, belts and corset-belts. The following articles are excluded from the heading : (a) Articles of apparel and clothing accessories of textile materials combined with rubber threads (Chapter 61 or 62). (b) Footwear and parts thereof of Chapter 64. (c) Headgear (including bathing caps) and parts of headgear, of Chapter 65. Subheading Explanatory Note. Subheading 4015.11 Surgical gloves are thin, highly tear-resistant articles manufactured by immersion, of a kind worn by surgeons. They are generally presented in sterile packs.
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