Cellulose Fiber Medical Scrubs from China
Breathable scrubs constructed from webs of cellulose fibers, suitable for hospital staff during procedures requiring hygiene. Classified under HTS 4818.50.00.20 due to its paper pulp or cellulose wadding base used for sanitary hospital apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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 fiber content accurately; must be predominantly cellulose to stay in 4818—over 50% synthetics triggers Chapter 62
• Provide manufacturer specs on weight and absorbency to prove sanitary/hospital purpose, preventing downgrade to general paper products