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
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
• 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