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Disposable Plastic Apron from Mexico

A thin polyethylene apron for food handling, medical, or painting use, with waist ties and waterproof properties. It is classified in HTS 3926.20.90 as 'other' plastic apparel from heading 3901 polymers, serving as protective clothing not resembling sewn garments. The 'other' category captures such simple protective overlays.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include lab tests proving >95% polyethylene content per subheading notes; declare as 'disposable' on invoices

• Pitfall: bulk rolls may classify as film under 3920/3921 instead of formed aprons