Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves

HS code 401519 covers a wide range of vulcanized rubber products, excluding hard rubber, that are used for various purposes across numerous industries. These products, such as gloves, mittens, and mitts, play a crucial role in protecting workers, consumers, and sensitive items from potential harm. The global demand for these versatile rubber goods continues to grow, driven by factors like increased industrial activity, heightened safety regulations, and evolving consumer preferences.

The production of the goods covered under HS code 401519 typically involves a multi-step vulcanization process. This process transforms raw rubber materials, often combined with various additives and reinforcing agents, into durable and flexible end-products. Key steps include mixing, extruding, molding, and curing the rubber compounds to achieve the desired physical and chemical properties.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 401519 goods include natural and synthetic rubber, as well as a range of chemicals and additives such as accelerators, antioxidants, and vulcanizing agents. Specialized machinery, such as mixing equipment, extruders, and molding presses, are also essential for the efficient and consistent manufacturing of these rubber products.

The primary outputs of HS code 401519 are various types of vulcanized rubber gloves, mittens, and mitts, which are used in a wide array of applications, including industrial, medical, and consumer markets. These products may be further consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 401511 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves), 401590 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4015), and 420321 Gloves, mittens and mitts, designed for use in sports, of leather or of composition leather.