PVC-Coated Unisex Poncho from Japan
A unisex rain poncho made from plastics-coated fabric of heading 5906, where the PVC layer fully obscures the textile base, resembling a 6201-type over-garment. Classified in 6210 as 'other garments' due to the non-textile outer surface. Perfect for emergency rain protection.
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
• Classify as women's if closure cannot be sex-identified, per chapter note on left/right over right
• Include coating thickness specs in entry docs to prove complete obscuration
• Avoid bundling with accessories; sets may require separate classification