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Cotton Hospital Scrub Shirt from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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