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