Nonwoven Disposable Shoe Cover from China
Elasticated booties from breathable nonwoven polypropylene to prevent cross-contamination in hospital operating rooms and clean labs. HTS 6210.10.50 covers these as nonwoven disposable items for hospitals, clinics, labs, or contaminated zones using 5602/5603 fabrics.
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
• Pair with sterilization validation docs; ensure sizing info for retail packs
• Common pitfall: classifying as footwear (6400s) instead of apparel