Lab Technician Cargo Pants from Japan
Women's cotton cargo-style pants for laboratory technicians, with reinforced seams and cargo pockets to hold pipettes and tools in contaminated lab environments. Falls under HTS 6204.62.8014 as women's cotton trousers specifically designed for laboratories, a designated contaminated area per the subheading. Not knitted, distinguishing from Chapter 61.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label garments clearly as 'for laboratory use' and provide end-user statements from labs to support classification
• Check for drawstring waists; if present below waist, may conflict with notes for headings 6205/6206, risking reclassification