Nonwoven Disposable Lab Coat from China

Full-length coat from SMS nonwoven material offering breathability and splash resistance for laboratory personnel handling hazardous substances. It qualifies for HTS 6210.10.50 as disposable apparel from nonwoven fabrics (5602/5603) intended for labs and contaminated areas.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Document end-use with buyer affidavits for lab settings; test fabric weight to confirm nonwoven specs

Pitfall: incorrect declarations as cotton blends leading to audits