Medical Uniform Napped Cotton Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight dyed plain weave cotton sheeting >85% cotton >200 g/m² napped for soft, warm medical scrubs and gowns. Falls under HTS 5209.31.60.50 as napped sheeting textile. Provides comfort for healthcare worker uniforms.
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
• Industrial end-use doesn't change fabric classification; remains Chapter 52
• Provide square meters per kg (S) data for alternate yarn count formulas
• Watch for flame-retardant treatments pushing to Chapter 59