Vulcanized Rubber Apron for Industrial Use from China
A full-length protective apron crafted from durable vulcanized rubber to shield the body from chemicals and splashes in workshops. It is classified in HTS 4015.90.00.50 as other clothing accessories of vulcanized rubber for all purposes. This covers general protective apparel beyond gloves or mittens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain certifications proving chemical resistance and vulcanized nature for customs validation
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no metal or plastic reinforcements that could shift classification
• Document as apparel, not equipment parts, to prevent erroneous Section XVI placement