Paper Pulp Patient Gown

Open-back gown for hospital patients made from soft paper pulp material, offering comfort and disposability during stays or exams. It qualifies for HTS 4818.50.00.20 as a hospital article of apparel from paper pulp for sanitary purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.90.80Same rate: 35%

If supplied in rolls or uncut sheets for further fabrication

Paper for conversion into apparel falls under heading 4811, not finished hospital articles.

6211.32Lower: 18.1% vs 35%

If women's garments with significant textile reinforcement

Track suits or similar apparel of man-made fibers in Chapter 62 if paper is accessory.

4823.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If perforated or embossed as Jacquard machine cards integrated into gown

Special paper lace or perforated items under 4823 if primary feature.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify pulp origin and chemical-free processing for sanitary compliance; sulfite or sulfate processes must align with Chapter 48 notes

Use invoices specifying 'cut to shape for hospital gowns' to differentiate from uncut rolls under 4804/4805

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