Vulcanized Rubber Lab Coat Cover from Japan
A lightweight, full-coverage rubber coat designed to wear over lab clothing for splash protection in laboratories. Classified under HTS 4015.90.00.50 as other articles of apparel from vulcanized rubber for protective purposes. It meets the heading as non-hard rubber clothing not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide thickness measurements to distinguish from thin sheets under heading 4008
• Confirm no electrical components, as those exclude to Section XVI per Chapter notes
• Use detailed invoices specifying 'apparel' to prevent parts classification