Knitted Vinyl-Coated Work Apron from Japan
A heavy-duty apron knitted from fabric coated with vinyl polymers (heading 5903), designed for industrial protection against spills. It ties at the waist with reinforced edges, fitting 6113.00.90 as other made-up coated knit garments excluded from baby or sportswear headings.
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
• Provide coating thickness and type certification to confirm heading 5903 applicability
• Label as 'knitted coated fabric garment' on commercial docs; avoid generic 'apron' to prevent Chapter 62 shift