Paper Hospital Gowns from China
Disposable gowns made from nonwoven paper pulp or cellulose wadding for patient protection in hospitals, providing barrier against fluids. Explicitly 'articles of apparel' under HTS 4818.90.00 for sanitary/hospital purposes. Spunbonded cellulose construction distinguishes from fabric.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA or sanitary certification to substantiate hospital use claim during customs review
• Specify nonwoven paper composition in invoices; textile-like may trigger Chapter 62 scrutiny
• Test for disposability to differentiate from reusable apparel