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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%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

• 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