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Cellulose Wadding Surgical Gown from Japan

Sterile surgical gown from layered cellulose wadding for OR use, emphasizing disposability and hygiene. HTS 4818.50.00.20 covers such hospital gowns from cellulose webs.

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

• Confirm wadding purity; mechanical pulp over 50% may reference lightweight coated notes

• Include FDA or sanitary registration if for US medical use