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Women's Rubberized Rain Poncho

A lightweight, packable poncho for women with an outer surface coated in PVC plastic that completely obscures the underlying woven fabric, designed for protection against rain. It falls under HTS 6210.50.75.00 as an other women's garment made from coated fabric of heading 5903 where the coating fully hides the base textile. Classified in Chapter 62 for non-knitted made-up articles not fitting specific garment headings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+20.0%23.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6114.30.10Higher: 48.2% vs 23.3%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Knitted garments with plastic coating fall under Chapter 61, not Chapter 62 which excludes knitted articles.

6210.50Same rate: 23.3%

If made from specific fabrics like 5602 or 5603

Garments from wadding-type fabrics (headings 5602/5603) have separate subprovisions within 6210.50.

3926.20Lower: 17.5% vs 23.3%

If coating so dominant it's considered primarily plastic

If textile substrate is negligible and article functions as plastic, it shifts to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the plastic coating completely obscures the fabric via cross-section testing to confirm 5903 fabric classification and avoid reclassification

• Provide lab test reports certifying rubber/plastics material and obscuration; declare accurately to prevent penalties for undervaluation

• Check for Country of Origin marking visibility through coating; common pitfall is shipment delays from incomplete documentation