Paper Pulp Patient Gown from Japan
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.
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
• 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