Vulcanized Rubber Chef's Protective Jacket from Japan
A short-sleeved jacket from vulcanized rubber for kitchen staff to resist grease, water, and heat. Classified in HTS 4015.90.00.50 as other apparel of vulcanized rubber for sanitary and protective purposes. It qualifies as clothing not limited to gloves or mittens.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include food-grade certification for kitchen use to support sanitary apparel claim
• Measure vulcanization level; under-vulcanized may revert to primary forms in 4002
• Document as standalone apparel, not kitchenware accessory