SMS Fabric Hospital Patient Gown from Japan
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.
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
• Certify SMS as 100% man-made fibers via lab analysis; include AAMI Level ratings for fluid resistance
• Use invoices specifying 'hospital use only' to support (640) suffix; pitfall is generic 'gown' description leading to 6210