Paper Pulp Cleanroom Booties from China
Lightweight booties crafted from cellulose fiber webs, cut to foot-shaped covers for use in cleanroom facilities to prevent particle contamination. They offer breathability and static resistance suitable for electronics manufacturing. Falls under HTS 4823.90.86.20 for cut-to-shape paper pulp articles specifically as shoe covers per statistical note 2.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming cut-to-shape and cellulose composition for CBP review
• Bundle with cleanroom certification if marketed for controlled environments to aid valuation
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from coated versions that may classify as printed paper under Chapter 49