| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6114909070 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926201010 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909905 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924900500 | Doc | 40.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Finger Protector
A finger protector is a small covering used to safeguard a finger from injury or irritation. These protectors come in various forms, materials, and are employed across a wide range of activities.
Materials
- Rubber/Latex: Commonly used for their elasticity and grip. Often used for single-finger protection during tasks requiring dexterity.
- Silicone: Offers heat resistance and flexibility. Frequently found in baking or crafting applications.
- Metal (Stainless Steel): Provides robust protection against cuts and abrasions. Used in food processing, butchery, or handling sharp objects.
- Plastic (Polypropylene, PVC): Lightweight and disposable, suitable for hygiene-sensitive environments.
- Fabric (Cotton, Leather): Offers cushioning and can be used for repetitive strain reduction or blister prevention.
- Adhesive Bandages/Caps: Provide a secure, skin-adherent barrier, often used for minor cuts or abrasions.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a finger protector is to prevent injury. Specific applications include:
- Cut/Abrasion Protection: Shielding fingers from sharp objects like knives, blades, or rough surfaces.
- Heat Protection: Protecting against burns from hot surfaces or materials.
- Hygiene: Maintaining cleanliness in food handling or medical environments.
- Blister Prevention: Reducing friction and preventing blister formation during repetitive activities.
- Joint Support/Strain Reduction: Providing cushioning and support to finger joints.
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Prevention: Reducing friction and impact during tasks involving repeated finger movements.
Function
Finger protectors function by creating a physical barrier between the finger and potential hazards. They may also:
- Improve Grip: Some materials enhance grip, providing better control.
- Reduce Friction: Minimizing friction prevents skin irritation and blister formation.
- Provide Cushioning: Absorbing impact and reducing stress on joints.
- Maintain Hygiene: Preventing contamination in sensitive environments.
Usage Scenarios
- Cooking/Food Preparation: Protecting against cuts while chopping or slicing.
- Crafting/Sewing: Shielding fingers while using sharp tools or needles.
- Gardening: Protecting against thorns, cuts, and abrasions.
- Medical/Healthcare: Maintaining hygiene and preventing contamination.
- Food Processing: Protecting against cuts and maintaining hygiene.
- Butchery: Providing cut-resistant protection.
- Construction/DIY: Protecting against abrasions and impacts.
- Archery: Protecting drawing fingers from string friction.
- String Instruments (Guitar, Violin): Protecting fingertips from string wear.
Common Types
- Thimble: Traditionally used in sewing, providing a rigid protective cap for the finger.
- Rubber/Latex Finger Cots: Elastic coverings for single-finger protection.
- Silicone Finger Protectors: Heat-resistant and flexible coverings.
- Metal Finger Guards: Rigid, cut-resistant protectors, often used in food processing.
- Adhesive Finger Caps: Skin-adherent bandages for minor cuts or abrasions.
- Fabric Finger Wraps: Provide cushioning and support for joints.
- Cut-Resistant Gloves (Partial Finger Protection): Gloves with reinforced fingertips for enhanced protection.
- Archery Finger Tabs/Guards: Protect drawing fingers from string friction and wear.
Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “finger protector”:
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3924900500: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Nursing nipples and finger cots. This code covers articles made of plastics, specifically including finger cots, which are protective coverings for fingers.
- 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
- 24: Heading 3924 specifically relates to tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles of plastics.
- 90: Subheading 392490 covers other household articles of plastics.
- 05: Further specifies nursing nipples and finger cots.
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3926201010: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts): Gloves, mittens and mitts: Seamless Surgical and medical. While primarily for surgical and medical use, this code could apply if the finger protector is designed as a seamless glove or mitt for protective purposes.
- 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
- 26: Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
- 20: Subheading 392620 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories.
- 10: Further specifies gloves, mittens and mitts, specifically seamless surgical and medical types.
Regarding HS code 3924900500, please note that this code specifically lists “finger cots” as an included item. If the finger protector functions as a hygienic covering, this is the most appropriate code.
Regarding HS code 3926201010, if the finger protector is designed as a seamless glove or mitt for medical or surgical applications, this code may be applicable. However, it is important to confirm that the product meets the description of a seamless surgical or medical glove.