Nylon Lab Technician Blouse from Japan

A button-front nylon shirt-blouse for women in laboratories, with long sleeves, snap closures for easy removal, and fluid-resistant treatment. Classified under HTS 6206.40.30.33 for women's man-made fiber blouses designed for contaminated areas like labs. It qualifies as a made-up textile article excluding knitted fabrics per Chapter 62 notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

36.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Label with exact fiber content and 'for lab use' to support classification; ensure no pockets below waist to avoid 6205/6206 exclusions

Common pitfall: misdeclaring as general apparel leads to audits