Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (640)
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 6211.33.90.42
Disposable Polypropylene Isolation Gown
A lightweight, disposable gown made from man-made polypropylene fibers, designed for single-use in hospitals and clinics to protect against contaminants. It excludes features like pockets below the waist or ribbed waistbands, distinguishing it from headings 6205 and 6206, and is classified under 6211 as other protective garments for contaminated areas. The shirt-like upper body coverage with full or partial opening fits the exclusion from 6205 shirts.
Polyethylene Cleanroom Shirt
A static-resistant polyethylene shirt for cleanroom environments in labs and pharma facilities, preventing contamination transfer. Shirt-style with short sleeves and front opening, but its specialized cleanroom design excludes it from 6205 shirts. Classified under HTS 6211.33.90.42 as other man-made fiber garments for contaminated areas.
Breathable PPE Lab Shirt
A breathable man-made fiber (polyester/spunbond) shirt for lab personnel in biohazard zones, preventing cross-contamination. Excluded from 6205 by lack of traditional shirt features and specific PPE design for clinics/labs. Under 6211.33.90.42 as other shirts for contaminated areas.
Tyvek Lab Protective Coverall Shirt
A shirt-style coverall top made from DuPont Tyvek (high-density polyethylene), used in laboratories for splash and particle protection in contaminated environments. It features a shirt-like design with neckline opening but excludes 6205 shirt criteria due to its protective purpose and hospital/lab use. Classified in 6211.33 as other man-made fiber garments for such areas.
SMS Fabric Hospital Patient Gown
A non-woven SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) man-made fiber gown for hospital patients, providing modesty and infection control in clinical settings. Designed as a shirt-blouse style with partial neck opening, excluded from 6205 due to hospital use and lack of standard shirt tailoring. Falls under 6211.33.90.42 for contaminated area garments.
Microporous Film Lab Coat Shirt
A breathable microporous polyethylene film shirt used in clinical labs for barrier protection against fluids and microbes. Resembles a shirt-blouse but designed for contaminated areas, excluding 6205 due to material and purpose. HTS 6211.33.90.42 covers such man-made fiber protective garments.
Spunbond Polypropylene Clinic Scrub Top
Disposable spunbond polypropylene scrub top for clinic staff, offering fluid resistance in contaminated patient areas. Shirt-like with V-neck opening, excluded from 6205 shirts by its medical design and single-use nature. Fits 6211.33.90.42 for men's/boys' man-made fiber protective garments.