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Men's Waterproof Rain Poncho from China

A lightweight, foldable poncho designed for men, made from fabric coated with PVC plastic that completely obscures the underlying textile, providing full-body protection from rain. It falls under HTS 6210.40.75.00 as an 'other' men's garment with an outer surface laminated with plastics material obscuring the fabric, not classifiable as specific garments like jackets in heading 6201. The coating ensures waterproofing while qualifying as a made-up textile article excluding knits.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Verify the coating completely obscures the underlying fabric via lab testing to avoid reclassification to uncoated garments under 6201 or 6203

• Include detailed invoices specifying plastic/rubber type (e.g

• PVC, PU) and obscuration level, plus fabric origin for Chapter 62 eligibility