Cotton Hospital Scrub Shirt

A men's short-sleeve button-front shirt made of cotton fabric, specifically designed for use in hospitals with antimicrobial properties and fluid-resistant material. It falls under HTS 6205.20.20.63 due to its intended use in medical environments like hospitals and clinics, meeting the criteria for shirts of cotton not knitted or crocheted. The V-neck or collared design ensures professional appearance in sterile settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China19.7%+17.5%37.2%
🇲🇽Mexico19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇨🇦Canada19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇩🇪Germany19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇯🇵Japan19.7%+10.0%29.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6210.20.50Lower: 24.6% vs 37.2%

If featuring pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband

Garments with such features are excluded from heading 6205 and classified under 6210 as other men's cotton garments.

6205.20.20Same rate: 37.2%

If not specifically designed for hospitals, clinics, labs, or contaminated areas

Standard men's cotton shirts without medical designation fall into the general 'other' category outside the 340 statistical suffix.

6110.20.20Lower: 34% vs 37.2%

If knitted or crocheted instead of woven

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles, directing them to Chapter 61 for men's cotton jerseys or pullovers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric composition with lab tests to confirm 100% cotton content as per Chapter 62 notes for woven shirts

Include documentation proving medical end-use (e.g

supplier affidavits) to qualify for this subheading and avoid reclassification

Label garments clearly with care instructions and avoid pockets below waist to comply with heading 6205 shirt definitions

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