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
26.9%
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 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