Men's Rubberized Lab Coat from Japan
A men's lab coat made from rubberized textile fabric of heading 5906, designed to protect against spills and splashes in laboratory settings. It falls under HTS 6210.20.90 as an 'other garment' of the type described in heading 6201 (coats), using coated fabrics not knitted or crocheted. This classification prioritizes the special fabric over standard apparel headings per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric coating meets heading 5906 specs with lab tests; declare exact composition to avoid reclassification
• Include protective gear certifications if marketed for industrial use; watch for undervaluation pitfalls
• Label as 'not for consumer apparel' to prevent shifts to Chapter 62 headings