Nylon Painter's Smock from Japan
A protective overgarment resembling a man's jacket, constructed from nylon fabric with rubberized coating (heading 5906), featuring long sleeves and front closures for artists or painters. Classified in 6210.20.50 as 'other garments' akin to 6201 types, using specified man-made coated fabrics, excluding standard apparel categories. It prioritizes Chapter 62 garment rules over other headings per legal notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain lab tests confirming coating meets 5906 criteria (e.g
• rubberized) to support 6210 classification
• Document as 'smock' for non-apparel use; ensure no ribbed waistband to avoid 6205/6206 exclusion