PU-Coated Knitted Chef Jacket from Japan
Professional chef jacket from interlock knitted fabric fully coated with polyurethane on exterior, completely hiding the knit texture for stain resistance. Falls under HTS 6113.00.10 as a knitted garment with plastics coating obscuring the underlying fabric per official notes.
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
• Confirm coating application post-knitting to validate Chapter 61 status
• Test for complete obscuration; glossy finishes may appear non-textile but must meet technical criteria
• Distinguish from aprons (potential 6117) by full upper-body coverage