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Paper Patient Gown from Japan

Full-body disposable gown from folded and seamed paper pulp sheets, used in clinics for examination modesty and hygiene. It is an apparel article under HTS 4818.50.00 for cellulose-based clothing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document seams as paper-to-paper bonding (no textiles) and provide weight per m²

Include FDA or equivalent sanitary registration for hospital context