Nonwoven Disposable Shoe Cover from China
Elastic-top shoe covers from spunbond nonwoven (heading 5603) for lab and hospital floor protection against contaminants. Though accessory-like, classified as apparel under HTS 6210.10.50.90 for disposable nonwoven items in medical settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Classify as apparel if sold for personal protection; bulk for cleaning shifts categories
• Document medical end-use to differentiate from general footwear covers
• Avoid sets with garments that could form ensembles per Chapter definitions