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

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

Pair with sterilization validation docs; ensure sizing info for retail packs

Common pitfall: classifying as footwear (6400s) instead of apparel