Breathable PPE Lab Shirt from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include breathability test data (ASTM E96) and NFPA certification
• Avoid sets with pants to prevent 6211 ski-ensemble misread
• Ensure statistical note (640) via end-user affidavits