Transparent Plastic Cape from China
A clear PVC cape for costume parties or photographers, with hood and fasteners for full-body coverage. It is an article of plastic apparel under HTS 3926.20.90, 'other' category from heading 3904 polymers, functioning as a protective or decorative garment. Classification holds for non-traditional plastic outerwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'costume accessory' to prevent textile misrouting; provide weight/dimensions for valuation
• Common issue: oversized imports may hit quota if resembling rainwear